Rising since 2007, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Noorah since 2005
Babies named Noorah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 70 |
| 2020s | 67 |
Meaning & origin
Noorah, a spelling variant of the Arabic Noor, entered U.S. records in 2005 and has been steadily rising in use, particularly since 2007. In 2025, it ranked 8860 with approximately 1 in 146,115 female births, reaching its peak popularity in 2024. The name's gentle sound and luminous meaning appeal to parents seeking a name rooted in Arabic culture. While it has not yet appeared among top state lists, its upward trajectory suggests growing recognition.
Noorah is a spelling variant of the Arabic name Noor (also spelled Nur), which directly means 'light'. The name is commonly used across the Arabic-speaking world and among Muslim communities, often appearing as a feminine given name. The addition of the 'ah' suffix is a common feminization in Arabic names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Noor, Nuri
Sibling names for Noorah
Names that share Noorah's style, for a brother or sister.
