Nura Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationNOO-rah / /ˈnuːrə/Arabic; Japanese
Meaning
Arabic: 'light'; Japanese: 'to be born'
Historical & Cultural Background
In Arabic culture, Nura is often associated with brightness and enlightenment, reflecting positive qualities. The name has been used in various forms across different cultures. In Japan, the name can signify new beginnings and is sometimes given to girls born in the spring.
Trend Summary
Nura has seen a steady rise in popularity in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Noura
- Noora
International Variants
- Noura (Arabic)
- Noora (Finnish)
- Nura (Japanese)
Famous people named Nura
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Fictional characters named Nura
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Nura was first seen in the United States in 1981. Nura has ranked as high as #1315 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Minnesota. In the past 5 years the name Nura has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Nura (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 8 | |
| IL | 6 | |
| NY | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1987 | 11 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1991 | 17 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 14 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 14 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 15 |
| 2003 | 13 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2005 | 20 |
| 2006 | 13 |
| 2007 | 18 |
| 2008 | 18 |
| 2009 | 14 |
| 2010 | 19 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2012 | 24 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2014 | 33 |
| 2015 | 30 |
| 2016 | 35 |
| 2017 | 38 |
| 2018 | 53 |
| 2019 | 57 |
| 2020 | 45 |
| 2021 | 53 |
| 2022 | 53 |
| 2023 | 39 |
| 2024 | 50 |