Noah

Meaning rest, comfort
Origin Hebrew
Gender gender neutral
Opposite gender Noah
Popularity Moderate
Length 4
Syllables 2
Syllabification No-ah

About Noah

Traditionally considered masculine, Noah has increasingly found favor among parents seeking strong, distinctive choices for daughters. This crossover appeal demonstrates evolving perspectives on gendered naming conventions and offers girls a name with substantial presence. Noah's brevity provides impact—two syllables that carry weight and memorability. The name suggests someone independent and unconventional, comfortable challenging expectations and forging unique paths. Using Noah for a girl shows parents who value individuality over conformity, who aren't bound by traditional limitations. The name works across all contexts seamlessly, from playground to professional settings, never requiring explanation or justification. It's simple to spell and pronounce, eliminating frustrations that accompany more elaborate choices. Noah has a gentle sound despite its strong associations, offering an interesting contrast that adds depth. Parents choosing this name for daughters often appreciate its connection to strength, leadership, and resilience. The name won't confine your daughter to any particular stereotype or expectation, instead providing a blank canvas for her to define herself. It's bold without being aggressive, different without being difficult—a genuinely modern choice for forward-thinking families.

Variations of Name Noah

Noa
Noëlle
Noemi

Nicknames for Noah

No
Nono
Noey
Noni
Noah

Famous People Named Noah

Noah CyrusAmerican singer and actress
Noah Lindsey CyrusAmerican actress and singer - Miley Cyrus's sister
Noah WyleAmerican actress and producer
Noah TaylorAustralian actress
Noah MunckAmerican actress and comedian
Noah BeanAmerican actress
Noah HawleyAmerican actress, author, and screenwriter
Noah Gray-CabeyAmerican actress and pianist
Noah GalvinAmerican actress and singer
Noah SchnackyAmerican actress and singer
Noah HuntleyEnglish actress and model
Noah MillsCanadian actress and model
Noah Le GrosAmerican actress
Noah SeganAmerican actress
Noah EmmerichAmerican actress
Noah Beery Sr.American actress
Noah DanbyCanadian actress
Noah CrawfordAmerican actress
Noah FleissAmerican actress

Characters Named Noah

Noah ShawCharacter in "The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer" series by Michelle Hodkin
Noah SollowayCharacter in the TV series "The Affair"
Noah PuckermanCharacter in the TV series "Glee"
Noah FosterCharacter in the TV series "Scream"
Noah "HRG" BennetCharacter in the TV series "Heroes Reborn"
Noah Kuttler / The CalculatorDC Comics character
Noah BakerCharacter in the film "Like Crazy"
Noah LevensteinCharacter in the "American Pie" film series
Noah VanderhoffCharacter in the film "Big Business"
Noah CalhounCharacter in the novel and film "The Notebook"
Noah KinseyCharacter in the TV series "Transparent"
Noah ClaypoleCharacter in Charles Dickens' novel "Oliver Twist"
Noah MayerCharacter in the soap opera "As the World Turns"
Noah KeeferCharacter in the soap opera "All My Children"
Noah CurtisCharacter in the film "2012"
Noah BennetCharacter in the video game "The Walking Dead"
Noah StilinskiCharacter in the TV series "Teen Wolf"

Other Popular Names Beginning with N

Namari
Noelani
Nyx
Naila
Nora
Neriah
Nirvana
Nechama
Nailea
Navaeh