The nameNoria

Noria is a North African girl's name, given in France mostly in the 1960s and 1970s.

Meaning

It is linked to the Arabic nur, "light", like Nouria.

Origin

Arabic, common in Algeria.

History

Found in France since 1953, Noria peaked in the late 1960s. It is rare today.

Popularity of the name Noria

Noria in France

1967peak year (60 births)
1,435babies named Noria in France since 1900
03060 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Noria was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 435 births over the decade, 30% of all recorded babies named Noria. Its rise began around 1955, and it peaked in 1967. Half of all babies named Noria in France were born before 1975, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.

Noria in our baby name lists

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Noria mean?

It is linked to the Arabic nur, "light", like Nouria.

What is the origin of the name Noria?

Arabic, common in Algeria.

Is Noria a girl's or a boy's name?

Noria is a girl's name.