Nour
Nour is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Light or illumination.
Origin and history
Nour is a classic Arabic name meaning 'light' or 'illumination'. Originally unisex, it is increasingly popular in the United States as a given name for girls. Its usage has grown noticeably in recent decades, offering a modern yet traditional short choice.
Popularity in the United States
2,877 babies in the United States have been named Nour since 1880. It ranks #3304 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1466.
States where it is most popular
- MI (21 %)
- CA (19 %)
- NY (16 %)
- TX (11.1 %)
- NJ (8.2 %)
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 | 80 |
| 1990-2000 | 462 |
| 2000-2010 | 870 |
| 2010-2019 | 823 |
| 2020-2029 | 642 |
Famous people named Nour
- Nour El Sherbini: Squash player, Athlete
Fun facts
- While used predominantly for females in recent U.S. birth records, Nour is traditionally a gender-neutral name throughout the Arab world.
- The word appears frequently in Islamic texts to represent divine guidance and clarity.