Nour
Meaninglight · Arabic
Nour is an Arabic girl name meaning “light”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds short and punchy, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a longer middle name.
Did you know?
- GenerationNour is having its moment right now. Most Nours are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Nour would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 11,561 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryNour first shows up in US birth records in 1981, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 44 years since.
- Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Nours? Head to Michigan, where it's the #638 girl name, its best showing of any state.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Nour
Nour is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “light”. Short and strong, it's said in a single beat with a crisp finish, so it pairs easily with a longer middle name. It has been around for generations, yet it's never been more loved than it is today. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
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: Leila · night
- Girl name: Aliyah · ascent
Questions about the name Nour
What does the name Nour mean?
Nour means “light” and comes from Arabic. Names built around “light” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Eleanor (“possibly light”), Ellie (“possibly light”), Lucy (“light”) and Lainey (“possibly light”).
What is the origin of the name Nour?
Nour is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).
Is Nour a boy or girl name?
Nour is a girl name, though a few boys are given it too each year. In 2025, 139 US girls were named Nour.
How popular is the name Nour?
Nour ranked #1,525 for US girls in 2025, given to 139 babies. That's its best rank ever: the name is at the height of its popularity right now. Over the last five years it has climbed 645 places.
What names are similar to Nour?
If you like Nour, you might also like Eleanor, Ellie, Lucy and Lainey.
What should I know before naming my baby Nour?
Nour is an Arabic girl name meaning “light”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds short and punchy, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a longer middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.