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Nourah

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Pronounced NOO-rah /ˈnu.rɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic nur/noor, 'light; radiance; illumination', in the name Noura/NourahLow

In 30 seconds: Light; radiance: Nourah is Arabic. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'NOO-rah').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic nur/noor, 'light; radiance; illumination', in the name Noura/Nourah
U.S. rank (2024)#10035 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 67

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420042024

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

Nourah comes from the Arabic nur/noor, 'light; radiance; illumination', in the name Noura/Nourah. A lyrical, classic name (said 'NOO-rah').

In the U.S. it appears in Arab and Muslim families. Rare, light at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Nourah comes from nur, 'light; radiance' in Arabic — a lyrical, luminous name (said 'NOO-rah').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Nourah — Arabic etymology

Variations

NouraNoraNoor

Nicknames

Noor

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nourah mean?

Nourah is Arabic for 'light; radiance; illumination' (from nur/noor).

How do you pronounce Nourah?

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

Is Nourah a boy or girl name?

Nourah is a girl's name.

How popular is Nourah?

Nourah is a very rare name in the U.S.

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