Nuha
Meaningintelligence · Arabic
Nuha is an Arabic girl name meaning “intelligence”. 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 soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- GenerationNuha is having its moment right now. Most Nuhas 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 Nuha would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 42,373 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryNuha first shows up in US birth records in 1978, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 47 years since.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Nuha
Nuha is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “intelligence”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. 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 Nuha
What does the name Nuha mean?
Nuha means “intelligence” and comes from Arabic.
What is the origin of the name Nuha?
Nuha is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).
Is Nuha a boy or girl name?
Nuha is a girl name. In 2025, 38 US girls were named Nuha.
How popular is the name Nuha?
Nuha ranked #3,832 for US girls in 2025, given to 38 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 1,336 places.
What should I know before naming my baby Nuha?
Nuha is an Arabic girl name meaning “intelligence”. 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 soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.