Rising since 1986, #2,895 for girls today.
Popularity of Noora since 1984
Babies named Noora per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 43 |
| 1990s | 92 |
| 2000s | 163 |
| 2010s | 337 |
| 2020s | 288 |
Meaning & origin
Noora is an Arabic-derived name meaning 'light', sharing roots with the unisex Noor. First recorded in the U.S. in 1984, it has seen steady growth in popularity, rising since 1986 and reaching its highest rank of 2895 in 2025, when about 1 in 27,712 newborn girls received the name. Its peak year so far is 2024, indicating a recent upswing. Geographically, Noora is most common in Illinois, Michigan, and New York, reflecting concentrations of Arab-American and Muslim communities. The name's clean sound and positive meaning have also led to cross-cultural adoption, particularly in Finland and other Nordic countries. While still uncommon overall, Noora's gentle rise suggests increasing familiarity outside its traditional cultural spheres.
Noora is a feminine name of Arabic origin, derived from the word 'nur' meaning 'light' or 'brightness'. It is closely related to the masculine name Noor (also spelled Nur) and is common across the Arabic-speaking world and in Muslim communities internationally. The name has also been adopted in Nordic countries, particularly Finland, where it is a variant of Nora.
Where Noora is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Noora” around the world
Where Noora lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Noor, Nuri
Sibling names for Noora
Names that share Noora's style, for a brother or sister.
