Noor is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #774 in 2022 with 368 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 435 births ranking #659. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 189.8%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 4,453 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.