Noor is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #2269 in 2025 with 10 recorded births. This places Noor in the top 37% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2007 with 26 births ranking #952. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 11.1%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 27,194 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.