Is Noor a boy's or girl's name?

Noor is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 1,034 recorded births.

When was Noor most popular?

Noor reached its peak popularity in 2024 with 395 births that year. It is currently ranked #709 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Noor?

Noor is currently ranked #709 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 7,838 babies since 1979.

Noor

A familiar Arabic name with steady appeal.

Girl's name| Also boysArabicRising fast Also a pet name

#709▲ 84in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A unisex given name from Arabic.

Noor is a girl's and boy's baby name of Arabic origin, from the Arabic nur meaning 'light.' An-Nur ('The Light') is one of the 99 names of God in Islam, making Noor a name of profound divine resonance. The word appears in the famous Verse of Light in the Quran: 'God is the light of the heavens and the earth.'

Noor is one of the most beautiful and meaningful names in the Arabic-Islamic tradition. Queen Noor of Jordan — an American-born woman who became Jordan's queen and an influential humanitarian — gave it global recognition and elegance. Four letters of divine light.

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Popularity Over Time

Noor climbed 425 spots in the last 20 years — from #1134 to #709.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Noor
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	1,740	#803	▼
2010s	2,672	#990	▲
2000s	2,124	#1103	▲
1990s	1,052	#1597	▲
1980s	243	#4215	▲
1970s	7	#8689	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(46 years, 1979–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Noor
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	395	#709	+40 (11.3%)
2023	355	#793	-13 (-3.5%)
2022	368	#774	+47 (14.6%)
2021	321	#854	+20 (6.6%)
2020	301	#886	+17 (6.0%)
2019	284	#932	-33 (-10.4%)
2018	317	#855	+4 (1.3%)
2017	313	#875	+5 (1.6%)
2016	308	#903	+35 (12.8%)
2015	273	#990	+17 (6.6%)
2014	256	#1021	+25 (10.8%)
2013	231	#1072	+11 (5.0%)
2012	220	#1124	-20 (-8.3%)
2011	240	#1039	+10 (4.3%)
2010	230	#1087	+7 (3.1%)
2009	223	#1139	-15 (-6.3%)
2008	238	#1094	+33 (16.1%)
2007	205	#1223	-22 (-9.7%)
2006	227	#1105	+24 (11.8%)
2005	203	#1148	+1 (0.5%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Noor as a Boy's Name

Though more common for girls, Noor has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 1,034 births since 1980.

#3190

Current rank

1,034

Total births

2022

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Noor be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Noor is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #709. As a boy's name, it ranks #3190.

Noor has two lives

Noor, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1979–2024) · Methodology