Nura Girl

Popularity: #900 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

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

Luna, Nora, Kira, Sura

Variants

  • Noura
  • Noora

International Variants

  • Noura (Arabic)
  • Noora (Finnish)
  • Nura (Japanese)

Famous people named Nura

Fictional characters named Nura

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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.

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Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Nura (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 8
40%
IL 6
30%
NY 6
30%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19819
19826
19839
19846
198510
198711
19889
19899
199117
199210
19949
199514
19966
19979
199814
19995
20007
200111
200215
200313
200412
200520
200613
200718
200818
200914
201019
201116
201224
201316
201433
201530
201635
201738
201853
201957
202045
202153
202253
202339
202450