Nuri

Nuri: name meaning, origin and popularity

Unisex nameArabic origin

Meaning and origin of Nuri

  • A male given name from Arabic.

Etymology

From Arabic نُورِيّ (nūriyy).

How popular is Nuri?

106U.S. babies in 2025
#1120peak rank (2019)
1,674babies since 1880

Since 1880, 1,164 girls and 510 boys in the U.S. have been named Nuri (70% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1120 in 2019. Its highest rank for boys was #2963 in 2020. In 2025, 106 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

18801920196020002025239 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Nuri FAQ

What does the name Nuri mean?

A male given name from Arabic. From Arabic نُورِيّ (nūriyy).

What is the origin of the name Nuri?

Nuri is listed as a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Nuri?

Since 1880, 1,164 girls and 510 boys in the U.S. have been named Nuri (70% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1120 in 2019. Its highest rank for boys was #2963 in 2020. In 2025, 106 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Nuri a boy or girl name?

Nuri is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (1,164 girls and 510 boys since 1880).

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.