Nooh
A boy's name of Arabic origin with 107 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 4 letters and one syllable, Nooh is short enough to fit easily on forms, monograms, and classroom labels — no abbreviation needed. It has been used as a boy's name in the U.S. since 2008, with 107 total recorded births.
Currently ranked #6696, Nooh is familiar enough that people will recognize it but not so common that your child shares it with three classmates.
In the most recent SSA release, Nooh ranks #6696 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Nooh is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, a variant spelling of Nuh — the Arabic form of Noah, meaning 'rest' or 'comfort.' Prophet Nuh is one of the most important figures in Islam, described in the Quran as a patient prophet who persevered in calling his people to God for 950 years.
Nooh carries the Quranic story of the great flood and divine covenant — the ark, the animals, the rainbow, and the renewed world. For Muslim families, this is a name of profound prophetic significance.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Nooh's final sounds are sharp, distinct — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Nooh follows that masculine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Nooh's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Nooh has 14+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2008.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 43 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 59 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 5 | — |
The Story of Nooh
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2024, Nooh is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Nooh are most likely born between 2014 and 2024.
How rare is Nooh?
Only about 1 in every 276,923 babies born in 2024 was named Nooh — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2008, peaked in the 2010s with 59 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Nooh by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(14 years, 2008–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13 | #6696 |
| 2023 | 11 | #7608 |
| 2021 | 10 | #7991 |
| 2020 | 9 | #8532 |
| 2019 | 7 | #10494 |
| 2017 | 5 | #13699 |
| 2016 | 7 | #10419 |
| 2015 | 10 | #7883 |
| 2014 | 9 | #8603 |
| 2013 | 5 | #13507 |
| 2012 | 6 | #11844 |
| 2011 | 5 | #13760 |
| 2010 | 5 | #13709 |
| 2008 | 5 | #14036 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2008–2024