Nuri

Nuri is a boy's name of Arabic origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 22 boys in the United States.

Nuri at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic · Turkish
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Nuri

Nuri belongs to the Muslim & Arabic and Turkish tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Nuri first appears in Social Security records in 1975. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2963 in 2020, and in 2024 22 babies received the name — 488 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Nuri in US records

First recorded (US)
1975
Best US rank
#2963 in 2020
Peak year
2020
Babies named Nuri in 2024
22
Total since 1880
488

Nuri in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2003
Best rank
#2804 in 2016
Babies named Nuri in 2024
6
Total since 1996
39

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nuri mean?

The meaning of Nuri is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Arabic origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Nuri a boy or girl name?

Nuri is a boy name. In 2024, 22 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Nuri?

Nuri comes from the Muslim & Arabic and Turkish tradition.

How popular is the name Nuri?

Nuri first appears in US records in 1975. Its best-ever ranking was #2963 in 2020, and 22 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.