Nuru: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Light, a radiant name of illumination and bright hope.
- Origin
- Swahili
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #13374
- Peak
- #6554 in 1977
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 Nuru Means
Nuru is a boy name of Swahili origin. Light, a radiant name of illumination and bright hope.
How Popular Nuru Is
Nuru currently ranks #13374 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #6554 in 1977. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Nuru
- Nuru is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Nuru is a name with Swahili East African origins.
- It's part of the celestial naming trend inspired by the sky and stars.
Names Like Nuru
Other Swahili names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Nuru
Swahili names that pair well as a brother or sister to Nuru.
Questions About Nuru
What does Nuru mean?
Nuru is a boy name of Swahili origin. Light, a radiant name of illumination and bright hope.
How popular is Nuru?
Nuru currently ranks #13374 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #6554 in 1977. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Nuru come from?
Nuru comes from Swahili roots. Nuru is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
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