Rising since 2009, #6,838 for girls today.
Popularity of Nuriya since 2007
Babies named Nuriya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 18 |
| 2010s | 69 |
| 2020s | 72 |
Meaning & origin
Nuriya entered U.S. records in 2007 and has been rising steadily ever since, with its peak popularity occurring in 2024 at rank 6838. In 2025, approximately 1 in 100,454 baby girls received the name, and its trajectory has been upward for over a decade. The name is most commonly found in New York among top states. Rooted in the Arabic word for light, Nuriya shares a linguistic heritage with other radiant names like Noor and Nuria, and its gentle sound has made it increasingly appealing to modern parents.
Nuriya is a feminine name derived from the Arabic root 'n-w-r' (نور), meaning light or radiance. It is a variant of Nuria or Nouriya, common in Arabic-speaking and Muslim communities. The name has seen modern use in English-speaking countries, often chosen for its melodic quality and positive meaning.
Where Nuriya is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nuri, Ria, Yaya
Sibling names for Nuriya
Names that share Nuriya's style, for a brother or sister.
