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

Nour is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 576 recorded births.

When was Nour most popular?

Nour reached its peak popularity in 2008 with 125 births that year. It is currently ranked #1856 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Nour?

Nour is currently ranked #1856 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 2,738 babies since 1981.

Nour

An uncommon Arabic pick — distinctive and rare.

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

#1856▲ 28in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A surname from Arabic.

Nour is a girl's and boy's baby name of Arabic origin, meaning 'light,' 'radiance,' or 'illumination.' In Islam, light is one of the 99 names of God — An-Nur (The Light) is mentioned in Quran 24:35. Nour is one of the most widely used names across the Arab world, beloved for both its sound and its luminous meaning.

About 2,738 U.S. births are recorded. Nour is perfection in four letters — simple, ancient, and radiantly meaningful across Arabic, North African, and South Asian Muslim cultures.

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Popularity Over Time

Nour has 43+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1981.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Nour
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	503	#1959	▼
2010s	823	#2299	—
2000s	870	#2152	▲
1990s	462	#2871	▲
1980s	80	#8013	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(43 years, 1981–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Nour
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	108	#1856	+2 (1.9%)
2023	106	#1884	+1 (1.0%)
2022	105	#1915	+4 (4.0%)
2021	101	#1952	+18 (21.7%)
2020	83	#2186	-3 (-3.5%)
2019	86	#2164	-1 (-1.1%)
2018	87	#2174	-2 (-2.2%)
2017	89	#2157	+2 (2.3%)
2016	87	#2217	-10 (-10.3%)
2015	97	#2036	+28 (40.6%)
2014	69	#2575	-8 (-10.4%)
2013	77	#2377	+2 (2.7%)
2012	75	#2468	+3 (4.2%)
2011	72	#2529	-12 (-14.3%)
2010	84	#2290	+5 (6.3%)
2009	79	#2442	-46 (-36.8%)
2008	125	#1769	+37 (42.0%)
2007	88	#2241	-3 (-3.3%)
2006	91	#2144	+7 (8.3%)
2005	84	#2198	-12 (-12.5%)

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

Nour as a Boy's Name

Though more common for girls, Nour has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 576 births since 1989.

#4030

Current rank

576

Total births

2007

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Nour be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Nour is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #1856. As a boy's name, it ranks #4030.

Nour has two lives

Nour, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1981–2024) · Methodology