Nur: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A pure and divine light.
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 1
- Current rank
- #10192
- Peak
- #5980 in 2017
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Nur Means
Nur is a unisex name of Arabic origin. A pure and divine light.
How Popular Nur Is
Nur currently ranks #10192 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #5980 in 2017. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Nur
- Nur is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Nur is a name with Arabic heritage and meaning.
- It's part of the celestial naming trend inspired by the sky and stars.
- With just one syllable, Nur is punchy and memorable, pairing well with longer middle names.
Names Like Nur
Other Arabic names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Nur
Arabic names that pair well as a brother or sister to Nur.
Questions About Nur
What does Nur mean?
Nur is a unisex name of Arabic origin. A pure and divine light.
How popular is Nur?
Nur currently ranks #10192 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #5980 in 2017. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Nur come from?
Nur comes from Arabic roots. Nur is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
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