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Noa vs Seraphina

Which is more popular?
Noa is more popular than Seraphina today: about 1,348 US babies were given the name Noa in 2025, compared with 489 named Seraphina.
NoaSeraphina
Meaning motion, movement Fiery, burning
Origin hebrew hebrew
Gender Girl Girl
Pronunciation NOH-ah seh-rə-FEE-nə
Syllables 2 4
First appeared19701916
Peak year2025 (1,348)2025 (489)
In 20251,348489
TrendNear its peakNear its peak
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Noa Seraphina
192019401960198020002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

DecadeNoaSeraphina
2020s 6,396 1,773
2010s 3,378 1,864
2000s 1,543 342
1990s 411 79
1980s 70 29
1970s 17 0
1910s 0 6

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.

What does Seraphina mean?

Feminine form derived from the seraphim, the highest order of angels, whose name comes from the Hebrew root 'saraph' meaning 'to burn'. The seraphim are traditionally described as the burning or fiery ones.

Frequently asked questions

Is Noa or Seraphina more popular?

Noa is more popular than Seraphina today: about 1,348 US babies were given the name Noa in 2025, compared with 489 named Seraphina.

What is the difference between Noa and Seraphina?

Noa means motion, movement (hebrew origin), while Seraphina means Fiery, burning (hebrew origin).

Which name is older, Noa or Seraphina?

In US records, Noa first appears in 1970 and Seraphina in 1916, so Seraphina has the longer recorded history.