Noah

NOH-uh · 2 syllables

A short, gentle name with exceptional international familiarity.

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✓ Structured name data

Meaning and origin of Noah

Traditionally associated with rest or comfort in Hebrew.

Language backgroundBiblical Hebrew with extensive international use

Ending soundoh-uh

NicknamesNoey

Alternative spellingsNoé, Noa

Verification: Reviewed. Editorially reviewed demo record · Reviewed 2026-07-31

✦ Personalized interpretation — not a factual source

Noah is compact, soft-sounding, and recognized across a broad range of cultures. It feels contemporary while carrying a long history.

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Country	Year	Rank	Births
US	2022	2	18 739
US	2023	2	18 672

Felix

FEE-liks / FEH-liks

From a Latin word associated with happy, fortunate, or fruitful.

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