Noa
Noa is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Rest, repose, or comfort.
Origin and history
Noa is a ancient Hebrew name with distinct masculine and feminine origins in biblical tradition. When used as a male name, it typically represents an alternate spelling of Noah, derived from the Hebrew word meaning rest or comfort. While much more popular for females in the U.S., its usage for males has been rising gradually in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
2,434 babies in the United States have been named Noa since 1880. It ranks #2629 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1128.
States where it is most popular
- CA (35.3 %)
- HI (21.1 %)
- TX (10.5 %)
- NY (8.9 %)
- FL (8.7 %)
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 | 10 |
| 1980-1990 | 41 |
| 1990-2000 | 131 |
| 2000-2010 | 673 |
| 2010-2019 | 673 |
| 2020-2029 | 906 |
Famous people named Noa
- Noa Tishby: Actress, Author
Fun facts
- For males in the U.S., Noa primarily serves as a concise, modern spelling variant of the classic biblical name Noah.
- In original Hebrew texts, the male name (Noah) and the female name (No'a) stem from completely different roots with different meanings.