Declining since 2022, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Nurah since 1980
Babies named Nurah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 28 |
| 2010s | 57 |
| 2020s | 51 |
Meaning & origin
Nurah, a name meaning 'light' in Arabic, has seen modest but consistent use in the United States since its first recorded appearance in 1980. The name reached its peak popularity in 2021, although it has been on a declining trajectory since 2022. In 2025, it ranked 10,917, with approximately 1 in every 200,908 newborns receiving the name. Nurah remains a rare choice, favored by families seeking a name with a clear, positive meaning and ties to Arabic and Islamic heritage.
Nurah is a feminine name derived from the Arabic root n-w-r, meaning 'light.' It is closely related to names like Noor and Nora. The name is common in Muslim communities across the Arabic-speaking world and beyond, often chosen for its positive and luminous connotations.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Nurah
Names that share Nurah's style, for a brother or sister.
