The nameNoor
Noor is an Arabic name meaning "light". It is at its highest level in England and Wales.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Noor, or Nur, means "light" in Arabic. An-Nur, "the Light", is a chapter of the Quran.
Origin
Arabic.
History
Noor is used for girls, and sometimes for boys, across the Muslim world. In England and Wales it reached 181st place in 2025, its best rank since 1996.
Did you know?
- Noor Inayat Khan, a British secret agent and radio operator in occupied France, was awarded the George Cross posthumously.
Famous people named Noor
- Queen Noor of Jordan
- Noor Inayat Khan, Second World War agent
Popularity of the name Noor
Noor in the United States
Noor was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 2,994 births over the decade, 34% of all recorded babies named Noor. Its rise began around 1988, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Noor in the United States were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 391 births a year on average, against 336 in the five years before.
Noor in the United Kingdom
Noor was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 1,790 births over the decade, 40% of all recorded babies named Noor. Half of all babies named Noor in the United Kingdom were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 248 births a year on average, against 194 in the five years before.
Noor in France
Noor in Belgium
Noor in Norway
Sibling names for Noor
Names from the same generation as Noor, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Noor mean?
Noor, or Nur, means "light" in Arabic. An-Nur, "the Light", is a chapter of the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Noor?
Arabic.
Is Noor a girl's or a boy's name?
Noor is a girl's name. In the United States, 88% of the babies named Noor are girls.
How popular is the name Noor?
In 2024, Noor was the 709th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 395 births.
What are good sibling names for Noor?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Alia, Samira, Aya and Zainab for a sister, Hassan, Samir, Hamza and Mohammad for a brother.
Who are famous people named Noor?
Queen Noor of Jordan; Noor Inayat Khan, Second World War agent.