Noor
Noor sits comfortably in the UK charts at #181 in 2025 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
About the Name Noor
Noor is currently at its most popular point on record, sitting at UK #188. The name has climbed 95 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Noor is fairly common in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Noor in their class.
In the US it sits at #709 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
⭐ Famous People Named Noor
- Mausam Noor — Mausam Benazir Noor is an Indian politician, who is a former Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha from West Bengal and Vice Chairperson of West Bengal Commission for Women.
- Noor Ahmad — Noor Ahmad Lakanwal is an Afghan cricketer.
- Nabela Noor — Nabela Martin is an American entrepreneur and online influencer.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Noor
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Noor
Almost certainly the only Noor in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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