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By Pamela Redmond · Nov 2026

Nuru

OriginSwahili
Meaning"light, born during the day"
GenderBoy & girl
US Rank
Girls#12840

2025 SSA

BoysUnranked

Below 5 births

About Nuru

Related to the better-known Arabic name Noor.

Nuru for boys

Evocative African choice.

Pronounced NOO-roo.

As of November 2026, Nuru ranked #12840 for girls in US births in 2025 and #11901 for boys in US births in 2022 SSA, peaked at #9500 for girls in 2022 and #6556 for boys in 1977.

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Famous Nurus

  • Nuru KaneGirl

    Senegalese singer/songwriter

  • Sara NuruGirl

    German model

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