US Popularity:27568
Origin:Arabic
Other Origin(s):Swahili
Meaning:Light, the divine light; Born during the day
Here’s a name for your beaming bundle of joy! Nor is a gender-neutral name of Arabic and Swahili origin. Meaning “light” or “divine light,” this bright and beautiful choice is sure to help baby embrace their inner solar power. There are many spelling variations of this short and sweet moniker, including Noor, Nur, and Nour, and it has also been used as a surname and given name. It also possibly derives from the Swahili name Nuru, which means “born during the day.” But, no matter what time of the day it is, baby Nor is sure to light up your life!

Nor Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Nor is currently #27568 in U.S. births
Boy:Nor is currently #27117 in U.S. births
Girl:Nor is currently #27723 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#27723
in 2022
- 2707
from 2017
In comparison to the previous year's data
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