MallowbyNames

Nury

NOO-ree · Light; derived from Arabic 'nur' meaning light.

Peak popularity
1992
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Nury since 1963

Babies named Nury per year in U.S. Social Security records.

358198020002020Most births 1992Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1960s6
1970s5
1980s24
1990s40
2000s35
2010s5
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Nury is a feminine name of Arabic origin, derived from the word 'nur' meaning 'light'. It shares roots with the more widely used Noor and Nour. The name has been recorded in the United States since 1963, though it has never entered the top 1000. Its peak year of usage was 1992, and the name has remained stable in popularity since then. While not common, Nury offers a distinctive yet culturally rich choice for families seeking a name with a clear and beautiful meaning.

Nury is a feminine name derived from the Arabic word 'nur' (نور), meaning 'light'. It is a variant of the more common name Noor or Nour. The name has been used across Arabic-speaking and Muslim-majority regions, often given to express the hope that a child will bring light and brightness.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Nur, Nuri

Variants: Noor, Nour, Nurah

Sibling names for Nury

Names that share Nury's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Layla, Zara, Maya, Aisha, Leila

Brothers: Omar, Ali, Samir, Zayn, Amir

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Nury mean?
Nury means 'light', derived from the Arabic word 'nur'.
How popular is the name Nury?
Nury has been in use in the United States since at least 1963, but it has never ranked among the top 1000 names. Its peak usage was in 1992, based on available data.
Is Nury a boy or girl name?
Nury is almost exclusively used as a girl's name.