Noor is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #932 in 2019 with 284 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 435 births ranking #659. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 123.6%. In 2019, approximately 1 in every 5,907 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.