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The baby name Noah is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced NOH-ə (English), /ˈnoʊ.ə/.

Noah is Hebrew in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Hebrew
Pronunciation: NOH-ə (English), /ˈnoʊ.ə/

What is the meaning of the name Noah ?

The baby name Noah is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced NOH-ə (English), /ˈnoʊ.ə/.

Noah is Hebrew in Origin.

Noah derives from Hebrew Noach (נֹחַ), rooted in the verb nuach “to rest, settle,” with an associated folk link to nacham “to comfort.” It names the antediluvian patriarch who built the Ark in Genesis; the figure appears across Abrahamic traditions (Arabic Nūḥ, Qur’anic prophet). Thus the name carries senses of rest, repose, relief, and consolation.

In the West, modest medieval use grew after the Reformation, when Protestants favored Old Testament names; it became widespread in the Anglosphere and surged to top rankings in the late 20th–21st centuries. International variants include Noach (Dutch/Hebrew), Noé (French/Spanish/Portuguese), Noè (Italian/Catalan), Noe (Romanian/Polish), Noy (Russian), and Nūḥ (Arabic). English typically keeps the biblical spelling Noah. Nicknames are rare (occasionally Noe/Noey). Note that Noa - highly popular in Israel - is a distinct feminine name from a different Hebrew root meaning “movement.”

Noah has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Noah

Noah Schnapp Actor · Born 2004 · Canada Noah Schnapp is a Canadian actor best known for his role as Will Byers in the popular Netflix series Stranger Things. He has also appeared in films like Bridge of Spies and voiced Charlie Brown in The Peanuts Movie. Noah Webster Politician · Born 1758 · United States Noah Webster is best known for his work as a lexicographer and for publishing the first American dictionary, 'An American Dictionary of the English Language'. Though he was also involved in politics, his influence on American education and language is his lasting legacy. Noah Cyrus Actor · Born 2000 · United States Noah Cyrus is an American singer and actress, best known for her music career. She gained popularity with songs like 'Make Me (Cry)' and 'July'. Born in 2000, she is also the younger sister of Miley Cyrus.
Noah Centineo Actor · Born 1996 · United States Noah Centineo is an American actor best known for his role as Peter Kavinsky in the popular Netflix film 'To All the Boys I've Loved Before'. Born in 1996, he has also starred in 'The Perfect Date' and 'Sierra Burgess Is a Loser', further establishing his presence in the teen film genre. Noah Wyle Actor · Born 1971 · United States Noah Wyle is an American actor best known for his role as Dr. John Carter on the television series ER. He also starred in the science fiction series Falling Skies and played Steve Jobs in the film Pirates of Silicon Valley. Noah Baumbach Actor · Born 1969 · United States Noah Baumbach is an American filmmaker known for his sharp, character-driven stories. He gained significant attention for films like 'The Squid and the Whale' and 'Marriage Story', which explore complex family dynamics.

Celebrity babies named Noah

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Noah Shannon Green Megan Fox television actor ★★★★★ Brian Austin Green film director ★★★★★
Noah Solskjær Ole Gunnar Solskjær association footballer ★★★★★
Noah Alexander Jason Alexander film director ★★★★★
Noah Cyrus Tish Cyrus film producer ★★★★★ Billy Ray Cyrus television actor ★★★★★

Noah – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Canada Boys 2024 #1 2,115 2,588
Norway Boys 2025 #1 460 444
Ireland Boys 2025 #1 — 836
Belgium Boys 2024 #1 582 401
Switzerland Boys 2024 #1 511 1,769
Germany Boys 2025 #1 — 423
Germany Girls 2025 #1 — 411
United States Boys 2024 #2 20,337 7,044
Austria Boys 2024 #3 621 60
KH 0 #3 1 102
Sweden Boys 2022 #4 624 1,509
France Boys 2021 #8 3,384 2,865
New Zealand Boys 2010 #12 262 99
KR Girls 0 #15 1 572
BW 0 #18 2 960
IT Boys 2024 #21 1,683 47
NA 0 #33 1 2,537
BI Boys 0 #43 2 917
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
CM 0 #53 4 2,592
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
IN 0 #71 1 2,963
JP 0 #73 5 4,057
AL 0 #75 2 2,372
AO 0 #75 3 2,729
CN 0 #85 2 3,857
JM 0 #93 1 3,714
TW 0 #101 3 4,523
SD 0 #102 1 2,130
QA 0 #104 3 7,011
GE Girls 0 #108 1 1,564
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
BN Girls 0 #112 3 5,459
BW Boys 0 #112 38 4,685
OM 0 #117 5 6,215
LU Boys 0 #118 106 4,970
EC 0 #120 2 2,502
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
CY Boys 0 #131 1 3,473
IQ 0 #132 2 3,533
ID Boys 0 #134 2 4,130
BN Boys 0 #135 5 6,332
MU 0 #136 2 3,613
JO 0 #140 1 2,158
LT Boys 0 #147 5 2,166
CR 0 #149 10 5,526
BW Girls 0 #150 2 4,216
GH Boys 0 #155 269 8,138
MT Boys 0 #166 11 4,064
DK Boys 0 #167 188 7,401
PR Girls 0 #167 1 3,171
HU Boys 0 #170 5 3,954
Sweden Girls 2017 #172 3 1,647
SI Girls 0 #177 1 2,769
HR 0 #178 4 2,081
PR Boys 0 #178 1 2,508
AE 0 #185 3 10,220
DK 0 #193 11 5,198
RU 0 #194 1 3,641
NA Boys 0 #195 41 6,830
GH 0 #199 45 5,396
Austria Boys 0 #201 314 2,180
PS 0 #207 12 5,692
SI Boys 0 #210 2 3,402
MO Boys 0 #211 13 5,842
BG Boys 0 #219 2 3,850
TW Boys 0 #222 20 7,111
AL Girls 0 #223 5 4,141
HR Boys 0 #226 33 3,997
NA Girls 0 #232 6 7,146
Finland Boys 2026 #236 1,394 3,552
EC Boys 0 #244 3 3,322
AO Boys 0 #246 4 5,568
JP Girls 0 #246 6 6,592
Canada Girls 2024 #248 38 2,795
PT 0 #248 3 4,161
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
NG 0 #249 16 5,926
IL 0 #254 21 6,291
NL Boys 0 #255 1,537 5,873
EC Girls 0 #257 2 3,650
JM Boys 0 #263 10 6,876
MO Girls 0 #263 1 7,056
MU Boys 0 #267 92 8,477
GR Boys 0 #271 3 6,912
AF Boys 0 #274 1 3,535
SG 0 #275 8 11,010
JM Girls 0 #278 1 7,507
JP Boys 0 #279 19 7,909
CN Boys 0 #280 40 9,639
SA 0 #282 14 10,560
TW Girls 0 #286 4 8,139
HR Girls 0 #293 2 3,687
KZ Boys 0 #294 3 6,578
AL Boys 0 #299 5 5,122
CZ Boys 0 #300 6 6,530
Germany Boys 0 #310 1,180 5,697
MY 0 #311 20 12,352
PH Boys 0 #313 71 11,440
PE 0 #327 3 6,350
DK Girls 0 #328 2 7,429
GH Girls 0 #333 5 6,973
GT 0 #334 5 5,948
QA Girls 0 #335 9 15,378
PL Boys 0 #337 4 6,459
NL 0 #339 53 2,481
YE 0 #346 36 8,639
HK 0 #352 6 8,483
PT Boys 0 #352 16 7,951
SD Girls 0 #353 6 7,678
NG Boys 0 #355 1,193 16,906
CN Girls 0 #356 4 8,829
BR 0 #358 3 5,969
MU Girls 0 #360 3 8,539
JO Boys 0 #361 17 7,057
PH Girls 0 #380 11 13,098
Finland Boys 0 #389 39 2,041
SD Boys 0 #390 56 10,523
UY Boys 0 #390 10 5,922
France Girls 2021 #391 15 3,185
CR Boys 0 #392 96 10,188
Germany 0 #393 45 2,542
AR Boys 0 #399 69 7,628
BO 0 #403 6 6,868
BD Girls 0 #404 3 8,413
EG 0 #408 5 6,387
ZA 0 #422 26 14,421
OM Girls 0 #423 2 15,987
CM Boys 0 #426 126 12,054
CL 0 #430 5 6,867
MX 0 #439 7 8,339
Spain 0 #440 13 2,326
HK Boys 0 #450 78 12,905
IL Boys 0 #451 160 10,983
United States Girls 2024 #452 539 8,487
PS Boys 0 #460 89 10,655
PA Boys 0 #462 20 9,305
PT Girls 0 #464 8 7,952
GT Boys 0 #465 10 7,625
PA Girls 0 #468 14 9,861
RU Boys 0 #483 23 12,621
LY 0 #496 40 12,703
KW Girls 0 #499 17 19,177
PS Girls 0 #500 24 10,981
CO 0 #506 5 7,768
CM Girls 0 #515 26 11,671
RU Girls 0 #518 6 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #520 6 11,303
ZA Boys 0 #531 959 25,619
UY Girls 0 #532 5 6,731
BH 0 #534 20 17,937
GT Girls 0 #540 2 7,500
IR Boys 0 #557 9 10,162
IL Girls 0 #564 54 11,648
BO Boys 0 #570 23 9,244
CR Girls 0 #571 3 11,342
AR Girls 0 #576 24 8,289
SG Boys 0 #576 122 17,960
AE Girls 0 #592 6 20,968
BD Boys 0 #602 4 10,045
HK Girls 0 #605 11 16,104
IQ Boys 0 #605 63 13,071
CL Boys 0 #619 47 13,390
SG Girls 0 #624 9 18,916
LB 0 #638 21 13,263
IN Girls 0 #648 7 13,121
BO Girls 0 #649 3 9,488
QA Boys 0 #674 34 18,093
BR Boys 0 #690 62 12,213
NL Girls 0 #690 272 5,933
IT 0 #695 20 4,183
SY 0 #706 23 11,684
NG Girls 0 #713 74 15,093
KW Boys 0 #731 39 18,755
Finland Girls 2026 #733 6 3,895
Spain Boys 0 #739 194 5,610
EG Boys 0 #741 146 15,035
PE Boys 0 #791 88 14,506
TN 0 #811 19 13,765
Germany Girls 0 #824 15 4,949
CO Boys 0 #828 93 15,656
CL Girls 0 #832 20 14,098
OM Boys 0 #838 44 17,948
MX Boys 0 #849 134 16,355
Spain Girls 0 #861 123 5,561
EG Girls 0 #863 97 14,742
MY Boys 0 #890 223 25,439
SA Girls 0 #901 35 25,931
PE Girls 0 #920 24 14,861
BR Girls 0 #930 12 12,708
MY Girls 0 #966 29 24,821
AE Boys 0 #986 107 22,615
IT Boys 0 #988 498 10,046
IN Boys 0 #989 13 16,750
CO Girls 0 #1,050 29 16,140
MA 0 #1,058 71 20,986
ZA Girls 0 #1,083 59 25,928
DZ 0 #1,137 40 20,130
TR 0 #1,185 27 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,260 8 17,781
IT Girls 0 #1,374 73 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,422 193 28,008

Noah is popular in 90 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Canada
Norway
Ireland
Flanders, Belgium

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People also ask about Noah

Noah is predominantly a boy's name.
Noah is a 2 syllable name, pronounced NOH-ə (English), /ˈnoʊ.ə/.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Noach, Noé, Noe, Noa and Noè.
Across languages, Noah has these equivalents: 'Hebrew': 'נֹחַ (Noach), 'Arabic': 'نُوحْ (Nūḥ).
Yes, very popular — Noah ranked #1 in Canada in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 15 countries.
Noah ranks highest in Canada (#1 in 2024).
Noah's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2015 to #1 in 2025 in Ireland.
Yes — 22 notable people named Noah are in our database, including Noah Schnapp (Actor), Noah Webster (Politician), Noah Cyrus (Actor).
Yes — at least 4 celebrity couples have chosen Noah for their child, including Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green.