Nuria is of Catalan origin and means "light" or "fire." It is often associated with the Spanish city of Valencia, where it is popular as a given name for girls. The name Nuria was notably brought to prominence by Nuria Espert, a renowned Catalan actress and theatre director who gained international recognition in the mid-20th century.
"Nuria's popularity as a baby girl name has shown significant fluctuations over the years. It peaked with 44 births in 2006 and dipped to a low of 8 births in 2012. Recently, it has maintained an average of around 15-20 births per year."