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Nuru
UnisexMeaning of Nuru: Swahili: 'light'
Nuru is a unisex name most strongly associated with Swahili naming. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 9586th most popular name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#9586
7 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
53
First recorded 1977 · peak 2022
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
55% boys · 45% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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