Noah: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: no-ha-hh
Origin: Israel
gender-male

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Updated on Aug 14, 2024 · 2 mins read
Region Origin: Western Asia
Meaning: Rest

Noah, a gender-neutral given name, has its origins in Hebrew and means both "rest" and "motion". As a feminine name, Noah means "motion" and is derived from the Bible, where No'ah was the daughter of Zelophedad. In its masculine form, Noah comes from the Hebrew "Noach," which means "rest" or "repose". The name is also connected to the Babylonian word "nukhu," which means repose. The name Noah is most famously associated with the biblical figure Noah, who built the Ark that saved his family and every species of animal during the Great Flood. In Hebrew, the name Noah is derived from the root word "nuach" or "nuakh," meaning rest. The name has been used since the Protestant Reformation and has gained popularity in various forms across different cultures and languages.

Noah Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Noah is currently #4 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Noah is currently #4 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Noah is currently #4 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Noah is currently #4 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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Famous People Named Noah

This section lists notable individuals and public figures named Noah, showcasing their achievements and contributions in various fields.

  • Noah Centineo: Noah Centineo is an American actor known for his roles in "To All the Boys I've Loved Before," "Sierra Burgess Is a Loser," and "The Perfect Date."
  • Noah Wyle: Noah Wyle is an American actor known for his roles in the television series "ER" and "Falling Skies."
  • Noah Schnapp: Noah Schnapp is an American actor known for his role as Will Byers in the Netflix series "Stranger Things."
  • Noah Baumbach: Noah Baumbach is an American filmmaker and screenwriter known for his films "Marriage Story," "The Squid and the Whale," and "Frances Ha."
  • Noah Cyrus: Noah Cyrus is an American singer and actress, the younger sister of Miley Cyrus, known for her music career and songs like "July" and "Make Me (Cry)."
  • Noah Kahan: Noah Kahan is an American singer-songwriter known for his folk-pop music and breakthrough single "Hurt Somebody".
  • Noah Munck: Noah Munck is an actor who appeared in the Nickelodeon series iCarly.

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