Noah Name Meaning & Origin
/NOH-ah/Noah is likely a name of American origin.
This analysis is AI-assisted and may contain errors. It is not individually reviewed by an onomast. Check important details against reliable sources or a qualified researcher. Analysis generated on May 26, 2025.
Name Origin
The name Noah has biblical origins, derived from the Hebrew name 'Noach,' meaning 'rest' or 'comfort.' It is widely used in Jewish, Christian, and secular contexts across many countries.
Name Ethnicity & Nationality
These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.
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American (Various) 50% -
Israeli (Jewish) 30% -
German (Germanic) 20%
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Name Details
- First Name: Noah
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
Popularity Trend
In 2025, 20,358 boys and 468 girls in the US were named Noah.
Growth of the name Noah in the US (SSA Data):
Noah Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 2
People with this name tend to be: Peacemaker, intuitive and cooperative.
Sources & Methodology
US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.
These results are estimates, not definitive genealogical findings. Learn more about our methodology.