Noah: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced NOH-uh · 2 syllables
Noah means “rest, comfort”, from Hebrew.
From Biblical Hebrew (No a).
- Meaning
- rest, comfort
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- NOH-uh
- US rank (2025)
- #2
- US babies a year
- about 19,985 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Biblical
How popular is Noah?
Noah was the #2 name in the US in 2025, given to 20,826 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2020.
Most popular in Alaska (#1), Connecticut (#1), Washington, DC (#1), Delaware (#1), Louisiana (#1), Massachusetts (#1), North Carolina (#1), New Mexico (#1).
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #2 |
| England & Wales | #4 |
| Scotland | #2 |
| Northern Ireland | #3 |
| Ireland | #3 |
| France | #5 |
| Norway | #1 |
| Canada | #1 |
| Australia | #2 |
How old are people named Noah?
Half of US adults named Noah are older than 25; most are between 18 and 45. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Noah
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Noah have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Noah
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
On these lists
- The most popular boy names in the US
- Biblical boy names
- Hebrew boy names
- Short baby names (4 letters or fewer)
Questions about Noah
What does the name Noah mean?
Noah means “rest, comfort”. It comes from Hebrew.
How do you pronounce Noah?
Noah is pronounced NOH-uh.
How popular is the name Noah?
Noah was the #2 name in the US in 2025, given to 20,826 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Noah?
Half of US adults named Noah are older than 25. Most are between 18 and 45.