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Nuha

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Pronounced NOO-hah /ˈnu.hɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic nuha, 'intelligence, wisdom, sound mind; intellect'Medium

In 30 seconds: Wise and bright: Nuha is Arabic for 'intelligence, wisdom, mind'. Thoughtful, dignified, and soft.

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Origin HighArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic nuha, 'intelligence, wisdom, sound mind; intellect'

U.S. rank (2024)#4527 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births31 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 705

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

Nuha comes from Arabic nuha, 'intelligence, wisdom, sound mind; intellect'. A thoughtful, dignified name across the Arab world, it celebrates wisdom and reason.

In the U.S. it appears in Arab families. Rare, wisdom at the root, and thoughtful.

Did you know? Nuha means 'intelligence, wisdom, sound mind' in Arabic — a thoughtful, admired name celebrating intellect.

Overall data confidence 80%

Arabic references — nuha — etymology

Variations

NohaNuhaa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nuha mean?

Nuha is Arabic for 'intelligence, wisdom, sound mind'.

How do you pronounce Nuha?

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

Is Nuha a boy or girl name?

Nuha is a girl's name.

How popular is Nuha?

Nuha is a rare name in the U.S.