Nour Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationNOOR / /nuːr/Arabic; Persian
Meaning
Arabic: light; Persian: nourishment
Historical & Cultural Background
Nour is a name commonly used in Arabic-speaking countries and among Persian speakers. It is often associated with brightness and enlightenment. The name reflects cultural values of wisdom and nurturing. In various cultures, it is used for both genders, though it is predominantly feminine in modern usage.
Trend Summary
The name Nour has seen a steady presence in various cultures but is less common in the U.S.
Similar Names
Variants
- Nourah
- Noura
International Variants
- Noor (Arabic)
- Nour (French)
- Núria (Catalan)
Famous people named Nour
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Nour was first seen in the United States in 1981. Nour has ranked as high as #1275 nationally, which occurred in 2008, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, New Jersey, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Nour has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Nour (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 17 | |
| NY | 12 | |
| VA | 9 | |
| CA | 8 | |
| FL | 7 | |
| MA | 6 | |
| NJ | 5 | |
| MD | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1986 | 11 |
| 1987 | 14 |
| 1988 | 15 |
| 1989 | 16 |
| 1990 | 25 |
| 1991 | 48 |
| 1992 | 33 |
| 1993 | 29 |
| 1994 | 46 |
| 1995 | 51 |
| 1996 | 46 |
| 1997 | 49 |
| 1998 | 65 |
| 1999 | 70 |
| 2000 | 80 |
| 2001 | 72 |
| 2002 | 67 |
| 2003 | 88 |
| 2004 | 96 |
| 2005 | 84 |
| 2006 | 91 |
| 2007 | 88 |
| 2008 | 125 |
| 2009 | 79 |
| 2010 | 84 |
| 2011 | 72 |
| 2012 | 75 |
| 2013 | 77 |
| 2014 | 69 |
| 2015 | 97 |
| 2016 | 87 |
| 2017 | 89 |
| 2018 | 87 |
| 2019 | 86 |
| 2020 | 83 |
| 2021 | 101 |
| 2022 | 105 |
| 2023 | 106 |
| 2024 | 108 |