Nur Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
25% Masculine / 75% Feminine
Meaning:
Nur means 'light' or 'illumination' in Arabic.
Meaning of the Name Nur
Nur is an Arabic name that means 'light' or 'illumination'. It is a unisex name and is often given to both boys and girls. In Islamic tradition, Nur is one of the 99 names of Allah. The name symbolizes enlightenment, knowledge, and spiritual illumination. It has a deep spiritual significance and is often considered a beautiful name with a powerful meaning.
Popularity of the Name Nur
The popularity for the name Nur peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 37 births, which ranked number 7,144 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Nur had the most female births in 2022 with 37, which ranked number 3,945 out of 17,660 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2017 with 15, which ranked number 5,781 out of 14,245 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Nur has increased sharply over the last ten years from 15 births to 43 births, an increase of 186.67%. Among females, Nur has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 9 births to 37 births, an increase of 311.11%.
Nationwide Popularity of Nur
- 20 Year Trend of Nur: 126.32%
- 10 Year Trend of Nur: 186.67% 0
- 10 Year Female Trend of Nur: 311.11%
Popularity of Nur by State
Among females, Nur was most popular in Northeastern states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly used in PA, with 5 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Nur. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1394 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Nur
- Total Births of Nur: 48 (11.11%)
- Female Births of Nur: 43 (15.18%)
Given the upward trend of Nur over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 11.11% increase in total births, for a total of 48 births in 2024. For Females, births for Nur have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 43 female births in 2024, an increase of 15.18%.