Noor
Meaninglight · Arabic
- US rank
- #659
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #659 in 2025
435 babies were named Noor in the US in 2025. It has climbed 227 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1979–2025
US births per million boys, 1980–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Noor you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 3,695 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Noor, 435 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Noor would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryNoor first shows up in US birth records in 1979, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 46 years since.
- Best yearNoor is at its all-time high right now: #659 in 2025.
- Then vs nowNoor is 2.4× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 8,993 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 3,695.
- TrendNoor has climbed 227 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #659. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedNoor is most popular in Washington, D.C., where it ranks #150, followed by Michigan (#259) and New Jersey (#323). It's in the top 1,000 in 16 states.
- MeaningIn Arabic, Noor means “light”.
About the name Noor
Noor is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “light”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with N and ending in “-oor”. US birth records list Noor for girls from 1979 to 2025, in 47 of those 47 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #659 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #659, with 435 babies.
Origin:Arabic names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.4 | 227,273 girls |
| 1980s | 14 | 71,633 girls |
| 1990s | 59 | 16,984 girls |
| 2000s | 115 | 8,699 girls |
| 2010s | 153 | 6,537 girls |
| 2020s | 224 | 4,469 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.0 | 335,570 boys |
| 1990s | 8.0 | 124,378 boys |
| 2000s | 14 | 70,028 boys |
| 2010s | 17 | 58,241 boys |
| 2020s | 25 | 40,161 boys |
More Arabic girl names
- Girl name: Eleanor · possibly light
- Girl name: Layla · night
- Girl name: Lyla · night
- Girl name: Aaliyah · exalted
- Girl name: Amira · princess
- Girl name: Lilly · lily flower
- Girl name: Aisha · alive
- Unisex name: Salem · peace
Questions about the name Noor
What does the name Noor mean?
Noor means “light” in Arabic.
What is the origin of the name Noor?
Noor has Arabic roots in our records. Other Arabic names include Eleanor, Layla, Lyla.
Is Noor a boy or girl name?
Noor is a girl name, though a few boys get it too.
How popular is the name Noor?
Noor ranked #659 for US girls in 2025, given to 435 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#659).