Joah
Joah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Brother of Yahweh (God).
Origin and history
Joah is a biblical name of Hebrew origin meaning 'brother of the Lord' or 'Yahweh is brother'. It appears in the Old Testament as the name of several minor figures, including a chronicler for King Hezekiah. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare name, though it has seen modest growth in recent years as an alternative to similar names like Jonah and Noah.
Popularity in the United States
1,241 babies in the United States have been named Joah since 1880. It ranks #3457 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1555.
States where it is most popular
- TX (37 %)
- FL (22.6 %)
- CA (19.6 %)
- IL (5.9 %)
- WI (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 12 |
| 1980-1990 | 24 |
| 1990-2000 | 66 |
| 2000-2010 | 279 |
| 2010-2019 | 487 |
| 2020-2029 | 373 |
Fun facts
- In the Bible, Joah son of Asaph served as a recorder or chronicler to King Hezekiah.
- Joah shares phonetic qualities with highly popular names like Noah and Jonah, appealing to parents seeking a less common alternative.