Noah
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Rest, comfort, and peace
Origin: Hebrew — from the biblical name Noach (נֹחַ)
Popularity: Ranked #2 in 2025 with 20,358 babies born.
History: Noah comes straight from the Old Testament patriarch who built the ark. After centuries of quiet use, the name surged in the late 20th century and became a fixture in the American top 10. It held the #1 U.S. boys spot from 2013–2016. Its universal appeal crosses many cultures — the name is popular in Spanish-speaking countries as Noé, in French as Noé, and widely used across Europe and the Middle East.
Famous people named Noah: Noah Centineo (actor), Noah Schnapp (actor), Noah Wyle (actor), Noah Kahan (singer)
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Noah? About 1 in 160 babies born in 2025 were named Noah, or roughly 57.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Noah
What does the name Noah mean?
Noah means “Rest, comfort, and peace” from Hebrew — from the biblical name Noach (נֹחַ) roots.
What is the origin of the name Noah?
Noah has Hebrew — from the biblical name Noach (נֹחַ) origin. The traditional meaning is “Rest, comfort, and peace”.
How popular is Noah?
Noah ranked #2 in 2025 — given to 20,358 babies that year.
When was Noah most popular?
Noah peaked in 2025 with 20,358 babies registered that year.
Is Noah a boy or girl name?
Noah is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Noahs in registered births are male.
Is the name Noah rising or falling in popularity?
Noah has risen 873 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #875 in 2020 to #2 in 2025.
How long has Noah been recorded?
Noah appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.