Girl · #8,220 in 2026

Noori

Name: Popularity of the name Noori in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Noori, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Noori (transl. Light) is a Pakistani rock band from Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan, formed in 1996. The group was formed by songwriter, lead vocalist, and guitarist, Ali Noor, along with his younger brother Ali Hamza, who were soon joined by bassist Muhammad Ali Jafri and drummer Salman Albert.

Current Rank

#8,220

Peak Rank

#8,027 (2022)

Total Babies

101

5-Yr Trend

+34%

2008

First Year

2026

Last Year

2022

Peak Year

#8027

Peak Rank

101

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Noori

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Read more →

The Story of Noori

Noori first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2008, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 13 Nooris were born — ranking #8,027 that year. As of 2026, Noori ranks #8,220 for baby girls with 12 births, rising sharply (+34% over the past five years). In total, more than 101 Nooris have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Noori

Phonetically similar names — useful when Noori is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Noori

What does the name Noori mean?

How popular is Noori in 2026?

In 2026, Noori ranks #8,220 among girls' names in the U.S., with 12 babies given the name that year.

When was Noori most popular?

Noori reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #8,027 that year with 13 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Noori most popular?

Noori has historically been most popular in New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Noori.

Is Noori a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Noori is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Noori?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Noori include Hellena, Rua, Elias. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Noori

Noori is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2008 and has accumulated 101 births in the dataset. Noori's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #8,027. Use the chart and map above to compare Noori's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.