Nura Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Nura means 'light' or 'illumination'.
Meaning of the Name Nura
Nura is a feminine name of Arabic origin. It means 'light' or 'illumination'. In Arabic culture, light is often associated with goodness, knowledge, and guidance. Nura can also be seen as a variation of the name Noor or Nur, which have similar meanings. The name Nura is elegant and carries a sense of brightness and positivity.
Popularity of the Name Nura
The popularity for the name Nura peaked in popularity in the year 2019 with 57 births, which ranked number 5,248 out of 29,488 unique names for that year. Nura had the most female births in 2019 with 57, which ranked number 2,887 out of 17,997 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Nura has increased sharply over the last ten years from 24 births to 53 births, an increase of 120.83%. Among females, Nura has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 24 births to 53 births, an increase of 120.83%.
Nationwide Popularity of Nura
- 20 Year Trend of Nura: 253.33%
- 10 Year Trend of Nura: 120.83%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Nura: 120.83%
Popularity of Nura by State
Among females, Nura was most popular in Western states with 10 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 10 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Nura. 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 | 10 | 2045 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 2109 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 3305 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Nura
- Total Births of Nura: 57 (8.24%)
- Female Births of Nura: 57 (8.24%)
Given the upward trend of Nura over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 8.24% increase in total births, for a total of 57 births in 2024. For Females, births for Nura have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 57 female births in 2024, an increase of 8.24%.