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Nurah

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Pronounced NOO-rah /ˈnuː.rɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Nura, 'light' (from nur, 'light; radiance'). A luminous, widely loved name in Arabic and Muslim naming. The -h softens the ending.Medium

In 30 seconds: A luminous Arabic name: Nurah means 'light' (said 'NOO-rah'). Radiant and gentle.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic Nura, 'light' (from nur, 'light; radiance'). A luminous, widely loved name in Arabic and Muslim naming. The -h softens the ending.
U.S. rank (2023)#10926 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 137

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119802023

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

Nurah is a form of Nura, from Arabic nur ('light'). It carries a bright, radiant meaning cherished across Arabic-speaking cultures — rare in the U.S. (said 'NOO-rah').

It appears rarely in the U.S., familiar in Arabic and Muslim communities. Rare, radiant, and gentle.

Did you know? Nurah comes from the Arabic nur, 'light; radiance' — a warm, luminous name much loved in Arabic and Muslim naming, here with a softened -h ending (said 'NOO-rah').
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Nurah — Arabic Nura; 'light'; from nur

Variations

NuraNouraNoorah

Nicknames

NurRah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nurah mean?

Nurah is Arabic for 'light,' from nur ('light; radiance').

How do you pronounce Nurah?

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

Is Nurah a boy or girl name?

Nurah is a girl's name.

How popular is Nurah?

Nurah is a rare name in the U.S.

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