Nilou vs Rooh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rooh

Girl #17,608 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"soul, spirit"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian South Asian Urdu

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#17,608
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Roo

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Popularity Comparison

Nilou Rank #17,606
Rooh Rank #17,608

Nilou is more popular, ranked #17606 vs #17608 for Rooh.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nilou ___

No pairings available yet.

Rooh ___

  • Rooh Fatima
  • Rooh Zara
  • Rooh Noor
  • Rooh Layla
  • Rooh Aisha
  • Rooh Mina

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Rooh

Zain Noor Rayan Laila Tariq

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nilou or Rooh more popular?

Nilou is more popular, ranked #17606 compared to Rooh at #17608 in the United States.

What do Nilou and Rooh mean?

Rooh means "soul, spirit" (Arabic origin).

Are Nilou and Rooh boy or girl names?

Nilou is primarily a girl name. Rooh is primarily a girl name.

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