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Noah

NOH-ah /ˈnoʊə/

"Rest and peace" — a name of ancient faith, quiet strength, and universal hope

Noah comes from the Hebrew Noach meaning 'rest' or 'comfort'. In the Book of Genesis, Noah is the righteous man chosen by God to build an ark and preserve life through the great flood — one of the most universal stories across cultures. His name carries a powerful combination of stillness, faithfulness, and extraordinary courage under pressure. Noah has been the #1 or #2 US boy name for a decade, beloved for its soft sound, two syllables, and profound meaning. The name transcends religion — it's simply beautiful.

Quick Facts

Letters4

SyllablesNo-ah

GenderBoy

OriginHebrew

Root WordNoach

MeaningRest, peace, comfort

PopularityVery Popular

Peak Year2016

Trend → Stable

Name DayNovember 10

Nicknames NoNoe

About the Name Noah

Noah means 'rest', 'peace', or 'comfort' in Hebrew. The name evokes the stillness and faithfulness of the biblical patriarch.

Yes — Noah is one of the most prominent figures in the Hebrew Bible and appears in Genesis as the builder of the ark.

Traditionally yes, though Noah has begun appearing for girls in some countries, particularly Israel where it can be a girl's name (different etymology).

Noah James, Noah Alexander, Noah William, and Noah Thomas are all strong, classic pairings.

Noah held the #1 US boy name spot from 2013 to 2015 and has remained in the top 2 ever since.

Personality of Noah

Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Noah

creativity 80%

elegance 78%

independence 82%

intelligence 88%

strength 85%

warmth 90%

Famous People Named Noah

Noah (Genesis)

Biblical patriarch who built the ark to preserve life during the great flood

Noah Schnapp

American actor known for playing Will Byers in Stranger Things

Noah Centineo

American actor known for the To All the Boys I've Loved Before films

Noah Webster

American lexicographer who compiled the first major American dictionary

Middle Names for Noah

Beautiful combinations that flow well with Noah

Noah James Noah Alexander Noah William Noah Thomas Noah Joseph Noah Michael Noah David Noah Andrew Noah Benjamin Noah Samuel

Names Similar to Noah

Similar Sound

Similar Meaning

Frederick

Sibling Name Ideas

Liam Elijah Olivia Emma Charlotte

History of Noah

c. 2500 BCE

Noah builds the ark according to biblical narrative; story appears across multiple ancient cultures

Medieval era

Noah widely used in Hebrew communities; rare in Christian Europe due to biblical gravity

19th century

Noah Webster gives the name scholarly prestige with his American dictionary

1995

Noah enters the US top-100 for boys for the first time

2013

Noah reaches #1 in the US, Australia, and several European countries

Numerology & Symbolism of Noah

Destiny Number

Sum of all letters

Soul Urge

Sum of vowels

♍

Zodiac Affinity

Pisces

Lucky Number

Personal power digit

🎨

Lucky Color

Ocean Blue

💎

Lucky Stone

Aquamarine

🌸

Lucky Flower

Blue Lotus

Noah Around the World

How Noah is written in different languages and scripts

نوح

Arabic

ノア

Japanese

Ной

Russian

노아

Korean

诺亚

Chinese

Νώε

Greek

नोआ

Hindi

נֹחַ

Hebrew

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