Nouf

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Pronounced NOOF /ˈnuːf/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Nouf, 'the highest point of a mountain; summit; elevation' — a name of aspiration and heights, popular in the Gulf.Medium

In 30 seconds: A soaring Arabic name: Nouf means 'the highest point of a mountain' (said 'NOOF'). Bold and lofty.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom the Arabic Nouf, 'the highest point of a mountain; summit; elevation' — a name of aspiration and heights, popular in the Gulf.

U.S. rank (2025)#10697 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 60

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

Nouf comes from the Arabic for 'the highest peak of a mountain; elevation.' It reads as a bold name of aspiration, popular in the Gulf and rare in the U.S. (said 'NOOF').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Arabic-speaking families. Rare, lofty, and strong.

Did you know? Nouf is Arabic for 'the highest point of a mountain; summit' — a name of heights and aspiration, well loved in the Arabian Gulf (said 'NOOF').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Nouf — Arabic 'highest point of a mountain'

Variations

NofNufNawf

Nicknames

NonoFifi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nouf mean?

Nouf is Arabic for 'the highest point of a mountain; summit' — a name of heights and aspiration.

How do you pronounce Nouf?

It's said NOOF /ˈnuːf/ — one syllable.

Is Nouf a boy or girl name?

Nouf is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Nouf?

Nouf is a rare name in the U.S.