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Noura
OriginVariation of Nur or Noor
Meaning"light"
US Rank#2232
2025 SSA
About Noura
Stylish and sweet, Noura is a strictly feminine form of the Arabic Nur. A name that could work well in various cultures and languages, Noura means "light" and is derived from one of 99 Names of Allah in Islamic tradition, al-Nūr.
A fast rising choice in the UK in 2023, it is notably borne by Saudi royal and business woman, Noura bint Mohammed Al Saud and by Emirati politician Noura Al Kaabi.
Pronounced NOOR-uh.
As of October 2026, Noura ranked #2232 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2089 in 2024.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,903 | 39 | 21.8 |
| 2015 | #3,902 | 39 | 21.8 |
| 2016 | #3,404 | 47 | 26.5 |
| 2017 | #3,005 | 55 | 31.9 |
| 2018 | #2,834 | 60 | 35.3 |
| 2019 | #3,650 | 42 | 25 |
| 2020 | #3,376 | 46 | 28.5 |
| 2021 | #3,239 | 50 | 30.5 |
| 2022 | #2,397 | 77 | 46.9 |
| 2023 | #2,723 | 64 | 39.9 |
| 2024 | #2,089 | 92 | 56.8 |
| 2025 | #2,232 | 83 | 51.6 |
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- Noura bint Abdul Rahman Al Saud
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- Jelena Noura "Gigi" Hadid
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