Nuria

Nuria is a girl's name of Spanish origin meaning “place between valleys.” In 2024 it was given to 22 girls in the United States.

Nuria at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
“place between valleys”

About the name Nuria

Nuria belongs to the Spanish tradition. Its meaning — “place between valleys” — is the sense carried by its Spanish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Nuria first appears in Social Security records in 1960. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3605 in 2006, and in 2024 22 babies received the name — 738 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Nuria in US records

First recorded (US)
1960
Best US rank
#3605 in 2006
Peak year
2006
Babies named Nuria in 2024
22
Total since 1880
738

Nuria in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1892 in 2025
Babies named Nuria in 2025
15
Total since 1996
171

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nuria mean?

Nuria means “place between valleys” in its Spanish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Nuria a boy or girl name?

Nuria is a girl name. In 2024, 22 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Nuria?

Nuria comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Nuria?

Nuria first appears in US records in 1960. Its best-ever ranking was #3605 in 2006, and 22 babies were given the name in 2024.

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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.