Nuria Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Spanish
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Nuria means 'nursemaid' in Latin and 'light' in Arabic.
Meaning of the Name Nuria
Nuria is a Spanish name derived from the Latin word 'nurus' meaning 'nursemaid'. The name has a religious association as well, as Saint Núria is the patron saint of Catalonia in Spain. It is also believed to have originated from the Arabic name 'Noor', meaning 'light'.
Popularity of the Name Nuria
The popularity for the name Nuria peaked in popularity in the year 2006 with 44 births, which ranked number 6,220 out of 31,643 unique names for that year. Nuria had the most female births in 2006 with 44, which ranked number 3,563 out of 20,061 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Nuria has increased sharply over the last ten years from 8 births to 20 births, an increase of 150.00%. Among females, Nuria has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 8 births to 20 births, an increase of 150.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Nuria
- 20 Year Trend of Nuria: 25.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Nuria: 150.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Nuria: 150.00%
Popularity of Nuria by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Nuria. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Nuria in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Nuria is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Nuria
- Total Births of Nuria: 22 (9.60%)
- Female Births of Nuria: 22 (9.60%)
Given the upward trend of Nuria over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 9.60% increase in total births, for a total of 22 births in 2024. For Females, births for Nuria have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 22 female births in 2024, an increase of 9.60%.