Noa

Noa - A very unique male name

Noa appeared on the charts for the first time in 1981 on position #1962. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Noa and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Noa? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Noa. The baby boy name Noa was given to 165 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1035 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 8,887 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Noa peaked in popularity 2 years ago in 2024 on position 978.

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Noa is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Noa is currently topping the baby name charts in Hawaii at position #102 - and is the least popular in North Carolina at position #1,415.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Noa is where you live.

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Noa origin and meaning

Hebrew — ambiguous between Noah and Noa

Uncertain for a boy — most boy Noas are a short spelling of Noah (Hebrew, 'rest, comfort'), while Noa is also a separate biblical girl's name in Hebrew meaning 'movement'; the two cannot be distinguished in the records

Noa for boys has risen fast since 2020, helped by the huge popularity of Noah and by international use — Dutch footballer Noa Lang carries it as a man's name. It sits at the crossing of two different Hebrew names, which is part of its story.

Origin uncertain

Noa is a 3 letter name with 1 syllables.

To see famous people named Noa, pop culture references for the name Noa and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Noa

We've found the following names that sound similar to Noa, sorted by popularity.

Noah / Noe / Nehemiah / Neo / Noam / Naim / Niam / Nahum / Naeem / Nino /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Noa

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Noa a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Noa?

1 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

NOH-uh · /ˈnoʊə/
Spoken in two syllables, NOH-uh. Note: the data lists this name as 1 syllable, which contradicts the usual two-syllable pronunciation.

Around the world

• Noa (Hebrew) — The biblical girl's name of the same spelling.
• Noah (Hebrew) — The boy's name most boy Noas shorten.

Spellings and nicknames

• Noah — The standard boy's spelling — a separate, top-ranked name.

Famous bearers

• Noa Lang — Dutch international footballer (b. 1999) Contemporary

Style

BiblicalInternational

Why parents choose it

Noa gives parents Noah's sound with a sleeker, international spelling. It is rising quickly but still unusual for a boy in the US.

Worth knowing

• In the US, Noa is strongly associated with girls — a boy Noa will often be assumed female on paper.
• The data's 1-syllable count conflicts with the two-syllable way the name is actually said.