Noor vs Nihal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Noor

Boy #3,162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"radiance, illumination"

Origin: Arabic

Muslim Arabic South Asian Persian

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Boy #3,028 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young plant, sapling"

Origin: Turkish/Persian

Turkish Arabic Indian Pakistani Persian

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Noor Rank #3,162

Nihal Rank #3,028

Nihal is more popular, ranked #3028 vs #3162 for Noor.

Is Noor or Nihal more popular?

Nihal is more popular, ranked #3028 compared to Noor at #3162 in the United States.

What do Noor and Nihal mean?

Noor means "radiance, illumination" (Arabic origin). Nihal means "young plant, sapling" (Turkish/Persian origin).

Are Noor and Nihal boy or girl names?

Noor is primarily a boy name. Nihal is primarily a boy name.