Nouri

♀ Girl

Pronounced NOO-ree /ˈnu.ri/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic nuri, 'my light; luminous; radiant' (from nur, 'light'); used for both sexesLow

In 30 seconds: My light; luminous: Nouri is Arabic. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'NOO-ree'). Used for both sexes.

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningFrom the Arabic nuri, 'my light; luminous; radiant' (from nur, 'light'); used for both sexes

U.S. rank (2025)#8726 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 127

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

Nouri comes from the Arabic nuri, 'my light; luminous; radiant' (from nur, 'light'); used for both sexes (we note this). A lyrical, classic name (here for a girl; slug distinguished; said 'NOO-ree').

In the U.S. it appears in Arabic families. Rare, my-light at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Nouri means 'my light; luminous; radiant' in Arabic (from nur, 'light') — a lyrical, classic name, used for both sexes (said 'NOO-ree').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Nouri — Arabic; unisex

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nouri mean?

Nouri is Arabic for 'my light; luminous; radiant' (from nur, 'light'); used for both sexes; here for a girl.

How do you pronounce Nouri?

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

Is Nouri a boy or girl name?

Nouri is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Nouri?

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