Noah
Noah is a Hebrew name meaning 'rest' or 'comfort,' most famously known from the biblical figure who built the ark. The name has ancient roots but maintains a fresh, approachable sound that bridges tradition and contemporary style.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 20,608. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 16,883
- 2012: 17,385
- 2013: 18,291
- 2014: 19,344
- 2015: 19,680
- 2016: 19,188
- 2017: 18,507
- 2018: 18,441
- 2019: 19,178
- 2020: 18,464
- 2021: 18,919
- 2022: 18,758
- 2023: 19,116
- 2024: 20,409
- 2025: 20,358
- 2026 (projected): 20,608
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across most languages
- •Strong biblical and historical significance
- •Works well across different cultures and languages
- •Short and complete - doesn't require a nickname
- •Very popular - your child may share this name with classmates
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Statistics
529,602
Total births since 1880
2024
Peak year
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