Nuru

Q: Is Nuru a boy or girl name?

Nuru is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #17692, and as a girl name it ranks #9464.

Q: How popular is the name Nuru?

Nuru is ranked #17692 in popularity for boy names.

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

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Quick Facts

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

Alternative Spellings

Nuri #4608

Middle Name Ideas

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Also a Girl Name

Nuru is also used as a girl name, ranked #9464.

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Similar Names

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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.