How Many People Are Named Nuri?

Complete statistics for the name Nuri: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Nuri
Very Rare
Arabic

Nuri means 'light' in Arabic, making it a name full of hope and positivity. With only 1,551 people named Nuri living in the US today, you're one in 212,814 Americans who shares this unique moniker. The name peaked in popularity in 2019, showing it's still on the rise among younger generations.

~298
Living in US
1 in 1,112,246
Americans
2019
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Light
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Hopeful Inspiring Radiant
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

259,486
Worldwide Bearers
#4,053
Global Rank
🇹🇷 Turkey
87,065
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
55,368
🇮🇳 India
33,944
🇮🇩 Indonesia
31,130
🇱🇾 Libya
24,788
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
6,507
🇷🇺 Russia
1,732
🇲🇽 Mexico
1,638
🇦🇱 Albania
1,355
🇨🇴 Colombia
1,293

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
480 (31%)
♀ Female
1,070 (69%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 11
1,459
Would be under 30 (93%)
107
Would be 30–60 (7%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,566 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2019

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
90
Classic Feel
13
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Nuri Through the Generations

Nuri's journey through the generations is marked by its recent surge in popularity. Born out of a blend of modern trends and traditional roots, the name has seen a significant increase in usage since the late 2000s. By 2019, it reached its peak with 239 births, reflecting a growing trend towards unique and meaningful names. Today, most people named Nuri are under 30, indicating that it's a genuinely modern choice, favored by parents looking for something distinctive yet timeless.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Pennsylvania 128
Georgia 85
Texas 59
New York 56
New Jersey 49
Maryland 47
California 42
Florida 35
Illinois 29
Virginia 26

✨ Similar Names to Nuri

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Nuri's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Nuri

How Many People Have the Name Nuri?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 298 people in the United States currently share the name Nuri. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,112,246 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Nuri a Common or Rare Name?

Nuri is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Nuri Mean?

Nuri means "light" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Nuri in SSA data, approximately 31% are male and 69% are female.

When Was Nuri Most Popular?

The name Nuri reached peak popularity in 2019, with 239 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Nuri?

Approximately 298 people named Nuri live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 298. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,112,246 Americans.

Is Nuri a rare name?

Nuri is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,112,246 Americans has this name.

What does the name Nuri mean?

Nuri means "light" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Nuri more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 31% of people named Nuri are male and 69% are female.

When was Nuri most popular?

Nuri peaked in 2019 with 239 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US298
All-Time Births298
1 in X1 in 1,112,246
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age11
Peak Year2019
World Rank#4,053
Male %31%
Female %69%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.