Noor is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #2089 in 2024 with 11 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2007 with 26 births ranking #952. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 22.2%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 25,253 boys born was named Noor. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Noor is a luminous Arabic name meaning 'light'. It feels simple, elegant, and deeply meaningful.
Widely used across Muslim communities, Noor has become increasingly popular beyond them because of its clarity and beauty. Its straightforward meaning gives it unusual strength for such a short name.