Noor
Noor is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Light or illumination.
Origin and history
Noor is a classic unisex name of Arabic origin meaning 'light'. While used globally for both boys and girls, it maintains a modest but steady presence in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
1,077 babies in the United States have been named Noor since 1880. It ranks #3610 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1669.
States where it is most popular
- NY (42.6 %)
- CA (27.3 %)
- TX (13.1 %)
- PA (8.2 %)
- OH (3.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 55 |
| 1990-2000 | 156 |
| 2000-2010 | 286 |
| 2010-2019 | 322 |
| 2020-2029 | 258 |
Famous people named Noor
- Noor Ahmad: cricketer, athlete
Fun facts
- An-Nur, meaning 'The Light', is the title of the 24th surah of the Quran.
- In Islamic theology, Al-Nur represents the divine light that guides believers.