Noa
Noa first appears in US records in 1970. It peaked in 2025, when 1,348 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,348.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Noa popular?
Near its peak Noa is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
| 2020s | 6,396 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3,378 | |
| 2000s | 1,543 | |
| 1990s | 411 | |
| 1980s | 70 | |
| 1970s | 17 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Noa mean?
Hebrew No'ah (נֹעָה), 'motion, movement' (tied to a root meaning move/wander). One of the five daughters of Zelophehad who won the right to inherit (Numbers 26-27; Joshua 17). In Hebrew it is a distinct name from the male Noah (Noach, 'rest'), despite sharing the English spelling.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Noa mean?
Noa means motion, movement. Hebrew No'ah (נֹעָה), 'motion, movement' (tied to a root meaning move/wander). One of the five daughters of Zelophehad who won the right to inherit (Numbers 26-27; Joshua 17). In Hebrew it is a distinct name from the male Noah (Noach, 'rest'), despite sharing the English spelling.
What is the origin of the name Noa?
Noa is of hebrew origin.
How do you pronounce Noa?
Noa is pronounced “NOH-ah.”
Is Noa a boy or a girl name?
Noa is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Noa a popular name right now?
Noa is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
How popular is the name Noa?
In 2025, Noa ranked #226 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Noa most popular?
Noa was most popular in 2025, when about 1,348 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Noa?
Names similar to Noa include Talia, Miriam, Davina, Seraphina, Hana.
What names go well with Noa?
hebrew names that pair well with Noa include James, Michael, John, David, Mary.