Noah
noah
US Popularity:2
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:Peaceful
A key life lesson is finding that yin and yang harmony between striving forward and taking time to stand still and simply be. As a parent, you may wish to impart the valuable lesson of finding balance to baby. Noah, a gender-neutral given name, is of Hebrew origin and interestingly, it means both "rest" and "motion." Noah as a feminine name means "motion" and stems from the Bible, in which No'ah was the daughter of Zelophedad. In its masculine form, Noah derives from Noach, a Hebrew name meaning "rest or repose." In the Bible, Noah was an important figure who built the Ark that saved his family and every species of animal. As baby Noah grows, they will undoubtedly progress and explore, safe in the knowledge that they can return home to renew and restore, always.
Famous People Named Noah
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- Noah LomaxActor
- Noah MillsModel
- Noah Phoenix MazurSon of Alessandra Ambrosio
- Noah WyleActor
- Yannick NoahTennis Player
Noah Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Noah is currently #5 on The Bump
Boy:Noah is currently #4 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Noah is currently #3 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Noah is currently #2 in U.S. births
Boy:Noah is currently #2 in U.S. births
Girl:Noah is currently #1221 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#1221
in 2022
+ 133
from 2021
Sources
Online Etymology Dictionary, Noah, August 2023
Britannica, Noah, biblical figure, September 2023
Abarim Publications, Noah meaning, April 2023
Behind the Name, Noah (2), January 2019
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