Noora

Noora is a girl's name of Arabic origin meaning “Light.” In 2024 it was given to 63 girls in the United States.

Noora at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“Light”

About the name Noora

Noora belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “Light” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Noora first appears in Social Security records in 1984. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2729 in 2024, and in 2024 63 babies received the name — 864 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Noora in US records

First recorded (US)
1984
Best US rank
#2729 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Noora in 2024
63
Total since 1880
864

Noora in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#733 in 2025
Babies named Noora in 2025
50
Total since 1996
350

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Noora mean?

Noora means “Light” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Noora a boy or girl name?

Noora is a girl name. In 2024, 63 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Noora?

Noora comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Noora?

Noora first appears in US records in 1984. Its best-ever ranking was #2729 in 2024, and 63 babies were given the name in 2024.

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