Meaning, origin, history
Noah is a name of Hebrew origin that has gained significant popularity in recent years. It is derived from the Hebrew word "נח" which means "rest," or "comfort." In the Bible, Noah is known as the protagonist of the story of Noah's Ark, who built an ark to save his family and pairs of every living creature from a great flood sent by God due to humanity's wickedness. After the flood waters had receded, Noah and his arkmates began repopulating the earth. The name Noah has been used for centuries in various forms across different cultures, such as Noach, Nuh, and Naoh. Today, it is considered a unisex name but is more commonly given to boys.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Noahh since 1880
Total births
22
Total since 1880
Peak year
2010
6 births
in 2018
6
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
+20%
↗
vs previous 5 years