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Nuru

Boy Name #17,692 Most Popular Hidden Gem 4 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Nuru is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Nuru often also consider Celina, Esquiel, Ayatollah .

Popularity Over Time

#17,692
Current Rank
Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#17,692
Total SSA Count
6

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nuru

Is Nuru a boy or girl name?
Nuru is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #17692. As a girl name, it is ranked #9464. Nuru is more commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Nuru?
Nuru is currently ranked #17692 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Nuru a common or rare name?
Nuru is an uncommon name, ranked #17692 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Nuru

Nuru is a boy name .

Is Nuru a boy or girl name? Nuru is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #17,692 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #9,464. Nuru is more commonly used as a girl name.

Nuru is currently ranked #17,692 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Nuru include Nuri . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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