US Popularity:6749
Origin:Arabic
Other Origin(s):Aramaic
Meaning:Light, radiant; Fire
Nura, a girl’s name of Arabic and Aramaic origins, is a fitting title for the newest light in your life. This name has rich cultural roots and a simple spelling, making it ideal for parents who want to honor baby’s heritage from near or far. In Aramaic, Nura means “fire” for baby’s inner flame. Nura is also a variant of the Quranic name Nur, meaning “light” and “radiant.” Another spelling is Noor, which happens to be the name of the former Queen of Jordan. Looking to this philanthropic figure, baby Nura can be inspired and led by compassion and generosity.
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Nura Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Nura is currently #3909 on The Bump
Girl:Nura is currently #2635 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Nura is currently #6749 in U.S. births
Girl:Nura is currently #3880 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#3880
in 2023
- 773
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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Sources

  • 100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 242

  • Behind the Name, Nura, November 2019

  • Name Doctor, Nura

  • A Dictionary of Muslim Names Edited by Professor S.A Rahman, pg. 129

  • Britannica, Queen Noor, queen of Jordan, April 2024

  • The Word ‘Noor’: Tracing a Long Journey through Translation and Adaptation from Classical Arabic to Contemporary Punjabi/Hindi Pop Songs by Azhar Uddin Sahaji, pg. 3

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