Noor is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #897 in 1997 with 24 recorded births. This places Noor in the top 18% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 274 births ranking #181. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 31.4%. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 12,216 girls born was named Noor. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
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.