UK girl's name
Noori
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "light" or "illumination".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Noori is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Noori popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5891, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 4 births.
This profile covers 18 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2016 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 18 living people in the UK are called Noori. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Noori ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2018, when 4 girls were registered as Noori.
- • About 18 living people in the UK are estimated to have Noori as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5891
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2018
4 births
Estimated living
18
2026
Meaning
What does Noori mean?
The name Noori has its origins in the Persian language, which is spoken predominantly in Iran and parts of Central Asia. The name is derived from the Persian word "noor," which means "light" or "radiance." It is believed to have been in use since ancient times, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the pre-Islamic era in Persia.
In the Islamic tradition, the word "noor" holds significance as it is often associated with divine light and enlightenment. The Holy Quran mentions the term "noor" in several verses, further solidifying its importance in the Islamic faith. Consequently, the name Noori became popular among Muslims, particularly in regions where Persian influence was strong.
One of the earliest recorded historical figures with the name Noori was Noori Baloochi, a renowned Persian poet who lived during the 16th century. His poetic works, which celebrated love and spirituality, have been preserved and studied by scholars over the centuries.
Another notable figure was Noori Mohammadi, a 19th-century Iranian philosopher and theologian. His writings on Islamic philosophy and ethics had a profound impact on the intellectual discourse of his time, and his works are still widely studied today.
In the realm of literature, Noori Nayerahmadi was a celebrated Iranian writer and poet who lived during the 20th century. Her novels and poems, which often explored themes of love, loss, and identity, garnered critical acclaim and influenced generations of writers.
The name Noori also found its way into the world of music. Noori Isfahani, a renowned Iranian classical singer and composer, made significant contributions to the Persian music tradition in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His compositions and performances are still revered by music enthusiasts.
Moving to the modern era, Noori Haider was a prominent Pakistani politician and diplomat who served as the country's Foreign Minister in the 1970s. His diplomatic efforts and contributions to the nation's foreign policy left a lasting impact on Pakistan's international relations.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have carried the name Noori. While the name has deep roots in the Persian language and Islamic tradition, it has transcended cultural boundaries and gained recognition across various regions and disciplines.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Noori over time
The chart below shows babies named Noori registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2016 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Noori, the clearest high point is 2018. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Noori by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Noori was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5300 | 7 | 2 |
| 2010s | #5052 | 11 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Noori
- Niamh 20,347
- Nicole 19,687
- Natasha 15,578
- Nancy 12,607
- Naomi 12,199
- Natalie 10,885
- Nevaeh 7,869
- Nina 7,285
- Neve 7,180
- Natalia 7,099
- Nadia 6,032
- Nicola 4,927
FAQ
Noori: questions and answers
How popular is the name Noori in the UK right now?
In 2024, Noori was ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Noori most popular?
The peak year on record was 2018, with 4 babies registered as Noori in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Noori?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "light" or "illumination".
How many people are called Noori in the UK?
A total of 18 babies have been registered as Noori across the 5 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.