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Noorah

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Pronounced NOO-rah /ˈnu.rɑ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Nura/Noor — from Arabic nur, 'light; radiance; divine light'Low

In 30 seconds: Light: Noorah spells Nura — 'light'. Lyrical, bright, and warm (said 'NOO-rah').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningA spelling of Nura/Noor — from Arabic nur, 'light; radiance; divine light'

U.S. rank (2024)#7142 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 137

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Noorah is a spelling of Nura/Noor — from Arabic nur, 'light; radiance; divine light'. A lyrical, bright name across Arabic-speaking families (said 'NOO-rah'; nickname Noor).

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare in this spelling, light at the root, and bright.

Did you know? Noor means 'light; radiance; divine light' in Arabic — Noorah is a feminine spelling, a lyrical, bright name (said 'NOO-rah').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Noor — Arabic etymology

Variations

NuraNoorNoura

Nicknames

Noor

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Noor— the short form

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Noorah mean?

Noorah spells Nura/Noor — Arabic 'light; radiance; divine light'.

How do you pronounce Noorah?

It's said NOO-rah /ˈnu.rɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Noorah a boy or girl name?

Noorah is a girl's name.

How popular is Noorah?

Noorah is a rare name in the U.S.