Noor Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
12% Masculine / 88% Feminine
Meaning:
Noor means 'light' or 'brightness' in Arabic.
Meaning of the Name Noor
Noor is a unisex Arabic name that means 'light' or 'brightness'. It is derived from the Arabic word for 'light' and symbolizes enlightenment, spirituality, and guidance. Noor is often used to refer to divine light or the light of knowledge. It is a popular name in Muslim communities and is associated with positive attributes such as purity, clarity, and intelligence.
Popularity of the Name Noor
The popularity for the name Noor peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 367 births, which ranked number 1,486 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Noor had the most female births in 2022 with 367, which ranked number 773 out of 17,660 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2022 with 54, which ranked number 2,506 out of 14,255 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Noor has increased sharply over the last ten years from 246 births to 421 births, an increase of 71.14%. Among males, Noor has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 26 births to 54 births, an increase of 107.69%. Among females, Noor has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 220 births to 367 births, an increase of 66.82%.
Nationwide Popularity of Noor
- 20 Year Trend of Noor: 84.65%
- 10 Year Trend of Noor: 71.14%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Noor: 107.69%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Noor: 66.82%
Popularity of Noor by State
For males, Noor was most popular in Northeastern states with 14 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in NY, with 8 male births. Among females, Noor was most popular in Northeastern states with 102 births in the region. It was most commonly used in NY, with 55 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Noor. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 54 | 640 |
| CT | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 427 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 19 | 842 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1517 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 20 | 515 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 746 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 840 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 763 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 597 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 27 | 323 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 847 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 1031 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 717 |
| NY | 8 | 1308 | 55 | 306 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 1016 |
| PA | 6 | 1099 | 15 | 669 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1014 |
| TX | 8 | 1945 | 33 | 913 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 19 | 427 |
| WA | 5 | 994 | 7 | 829 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Noor
- Total Births of Noor: 444 (5.52%)
- Male Births of Noor: 58 (7.58%)
- Female Births of Noor: 386 (5.25%)
Given the upward trend of Noor over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 5.52% increase in total births, for a total of 444 births in 2024. Male births for Noor have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 58 male births in 2024, an increase of 7.58%. For Females, births for Noor have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 386 female births in 2024, an increase of 5.25%.