Nura
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Light.
- Origin
- Arabic
Nura Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 855 baby girls have been named Nura. The name peaked in 2019 with 57 US births that year (rank #2914). In 2024, ranked #3200 nationally — 286 places below its 2019 peak.
Top States for Nura
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Nura births are: California (52), Texas (22), New York (16).
Other Arabic-Origin Names Like Nura
If you like Nura's Arabic origin, consider these related names: Aaleyah, Aaliyah, Aban, Abbas, Abbud. Browse all Arabic names →
4-Letter Names Starting with N
Names with Nura's exact length and starting letter: Naal, Nada, Naia, Naim, Naji.
Quick Facts About Nura
Variant Forms
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Compare Nura to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Nura against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).