Noa: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced NOH-uh · 2 syllables
Hawaiian: A given name originating from the Bible or from noa (“commoner, free man”)
- Origin
- Polynesian
- Pronunciation
- NOH-uh
- US rank (2025)
- #226
- US babies a year
- about 1,315 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Modern, Rising, Biblical
How popular is Noa?
Noa was the #226 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,573 babies. It’s rising: up 280% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #226 |
| England & Wales | #454 |
| Scotland | #765 |
| Northern Ireland | #397 |
| Ireland | #378 |
| France | #81 |
| Norway | #241 |
| Canada | #211 |
| Australia | #188 |
How old are people named Noa?
Half of US adults named Noa are older than 23; most are between 18 and 37. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Noa
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Noa have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Noa
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
On these lists
- The most popular gender-neutral names in the US
- Modern gender-neutral names
- Rising gender-neutral names
Questions about Noa
How do you pronounce Noa?
Noa is pronounced NOH-uh.
How popular is the name Noa?
Noa was the #226 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,573 babies. It’s rising: up 280% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Noa?
Half of US adults named Noa are older than 23. Most are between 18 and 37.