Nuri is of Arabic origin, derived from the word 'nur', which means 'light'. It is often used as both a given name and a surname. The name Nuri gained prominence in various cultures due to its historical figures who carried it, such as Nuri Pasha, a prominent Ottoman statesman and soldier. In literature, it appears in works like 'Nuri the Cat' by Elif Shafak, making it recognizable across different platforms.
The name Nuri experienced a notable surge in popularity starting around the year 2014, with a significant spike occurring between 2018 and 2022. Before this period, the number of annual births with the name Nuri was consistently low, ranging from 5 to 16 between 1989 and 2017. However, from 2018 onwards, the figure began to rise sharply, reaching an unprecedented high of 217 births in 2019, followed by 137 in 2020, 109 in 2021, and 113 in 2022. The most recent year available, 2023, saw a decrease to 78 births. Overall, there were a total of 1003 births named Nuri over the course of these years.