The baby name Loah is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced LOH-uh (ˈloʊ.ə),LOH-ah (ˈloʊɑː).
The baby name Loah is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced LOH-uh (ˈloʊ.ə),LOH-ah (ˈloʊɑː).
Loah is in Origin.
Loah is a modern, rare given name with layered origins. In Nordic languages, it aligns with Loa/Lóa, a feminine name from Icelandic lóa, the golden plover, symbolizing spring and resilience. In English it is often treated as a stylistic spin on Noah/Noa, borrowing their Hebrew meaning "rest, comfort," while the terminal h echoes familiar biblical spellings. Because of these converging roots, Loah is widely read as unisex but leans feminine in contemporary use.
Documented usage is minimal before the 2000s, but the name has appeared in English-speaking countries alongside the rise of short, vowel-rich choices, and it is recognized in Nordic registers via Loa/Lóa. Cultural visibility also comes from the Irish singer known as Loah. Variants and related forms include Loa, Lóa, and the cognates Noa and Noah; diminutives such as Lo or Lola sometimes occur. Meanings range from "golden plover" to "rest, comfort," depending on the chosen lineage.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Girls | 2021 | #1 | — | 897 |
| Sweden | Boys | 2022 | #167 | 16 | 1,509 |
| Canada | Girls | 2021 | #282 | 9 | 2,910 |
| EG | 0 | #412 | 1 | 6,387 | |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #643 | 3 | 11,648 |
| SY | 0 | #767 | 1 | 11,684 | |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #907 | 10 | 8,487 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #923 | 37 | 14,742 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,012 | 3 | 25,931 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
Loah is popular in 13 countries — most recent births per country:
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