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Nuri Unisex

Popularity: #878 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationNOO-ree / /ˈnuː.ri/

Arabic; Hebrew

Meaning

Arabic: 'my light'; Hebrew: 'to be radiant'

Historical & Cultural Background

Nuri is a name of Arabic origin commonly used in various cultures. In Arabic-speaking countries, it is often associated with brightness and light. The name also has Hebrew roots, where it conveys a sense of radiance. It is relatively popular in regions influenced by both Arabic and Hebrew cultures.

Trend Summary

The name Nuri has seen moderate popularity in recent years, particularly among parents seeking unique yet meaningful names.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Noury
  • Nour

International Variants

  • Nouri (Arabic)
  • Núria (Catalan)
  • Nuriya (Hebrew)

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Nuri was first seen in the United States in 1989. Nuri has ranked as high as #1155 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, Georgia, Texas, Maryland, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Nuri has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Nuri (2024)

StateBirthsShare
GA 8
32%
CA 6
24%
TX 6
24%
MD 5
20%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19898
19905
199311
199410
199510
199612
19979
199810
199911
20017
20029
20038
20047
20058
20069
200810
20095
201010
20117
20127
20137
201416
201520
201629
201721
201883
2019217
2020138
2021110
2022113
202379
202472