Noura
Every Noura since 1983 — 1,219 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Noura
Noura is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,232 in 2025 with 83 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1983, 1,219 American babies have been named Noura. Its peak came in 2024, when 92 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Noura stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Noura year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 83 | #2,232 |
| 2024 | 92 | #2,094 |
| 2023 | 64 | #2,725 |
| 2022 | 77 | #2,398 |
| 2021 | 50 | #3,244 |
| 2020 | 46 | #3,377 |
| 2019 | 42 | #3,652 |
| 2018 | 60 | #2,834 |
| 2017 | 55 | #3,006 |
| 2016 | 47 | #3,405 |
| 2015 | 39 | #3,902 |
| 2014 | 39 | #3,903 |
| 2013 | 30 | #4,729 |
| 2012 | 25 | #5,521 |
| 2011 | 30 | #4,782 |
| 2010 | 23 | #5,920 |
| 2009 | 13 | #9,273 |
| 2008 | 29 | #5,108 |
| 2007 | 24 | #5,853 |
| 2006 | 21 | #6,294 |
| 2005 | 22 | #5,741 |
| 2004 | 33 | #4,253 |
| 2003 | 21 | #5,742 |
| 2002 | 25 | #4,864 |
| 2001 | 17 | #6,542 |
| 2000 | 24 | #4,933 |
| 1995 | 11 | #7,922 |
| 1990 | 10 | #8,328 |
| 1985 | 5 | #11,922 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Noura in 2025?
Noura ranked #2,232 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 83 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Noura?
1,219 babies have been named Noura in the United States since 1983, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Noura most popular?
Noura peaked in 2024, when 92 newborns received the name.
Is Noura a boy or girl name?
Noura is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Noura rising or falling?
Noura is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.