Noah is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning "rest" or "comfort." In the Bible, Noah was the man chosen by God to build an ark and save the world's animals from a great flood. The name has since become popular across many cultures and languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, and more.
Trends in Popularity
Noah has been a popular name for boys in the United States for many years. According to Social Security Administration data, it has consistently been one of the top 20 names for boys in the country since 2004, peaking at the 4th most popular name in 2013. In recent years, the name has remained popular, ranking 9th in 2020.
Famous People Named Noah
- Noah Wyle, American actor known for his role as Dr. John Carter in the TV show "ER"
- Noah Syndergaard, American Major League Baseball pitcher for the New York Mets
- Noah Baumbach, American film director, screenwriter, and producer
Variations and Nicknames
Noah has several variations in different languages, including Noe in Spanish and Portuguese, Noach in Dutch and Hebrew, and NoƩ in French. In some cultures, Noah may also be shortened to the nickname Noa.
Noa rank report (US ranking for newborns 2021)
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- Rank 333. Amari
- Rank 334. Adriana