Declining since 2022, #8,362 for girls today.
Popularity of Nouri since 2006
Babies named Nouri per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 | 11 |
| 2010s | 35 | 17 |
| 2020s | 92 | 23 |
Meaning & origin
Nouri is a name that entered U.S. records in 2015, reflecting broader trends of Arabic names gaining traction among diverse families. Its peak popularity came in 2023, though its trajectory has been falling since 2022. With a rank of 8,362 in 2025, it remains uncommon: roughly 1 in 133,939 newborns receives the name. The name's meaning, 'my light,' carries a warm, personal resonance, and its simple two-syllable structure makes it accessible across languages. While its usage is still emerging, Nouri offers a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with cultural depth and a bright, positive connotation.
Nouri derives from the Arabic word 'nur', meaning 'light'. It is commonly used as a masculine given name in Arabic-speaking countries, though its melodic sound has led to occasional unisex use in Western contexts. The name entered U.S. records in 2015 and has seen modest but steady usage since.
“Nouri” around the world
Where Nouri lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nour, Nuri
Variants: Nuri
Sibling names for Nouri
Names that share Nouri's style, for a brother or sister.
