Noa
Noa is a girls' name of Hebrew origin meaning “movement, motion.” It ranked #226 in the United States in 2025.
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how do you pronounce Noa?
NO-ah
where does the name Noa come from?
Noa (נֹעָה) is a Hebrew name; in the Bible it belongs to one of the daughters of Zelophehad.
Noa is a Hebrew name meaning 'movement' or 'motion,' borne by one of the five daughters of Zelophehad who fought for women's inheritance rights in the Torah. It is the number-one girls' name in Israel and popular across Europe.
how popular is this name?
Noa has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 12 years since 2014. It peaked at #226 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #226 |
| 2024 | #253 |
| 2023 | #298 |
| 2022 | #298 |
| 2021 | #328 |
| 2020 | #465 |
| 2019 | #566 |
| 2018 | #655 |
| 2017 | #727 |
| 2016 | #724 |
| 2014 | #933 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Noa fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Noa?
- Noa (Zelophehad's daughter in the Torah)
- Noa Kirel (Israeli singer)
- Noa (Achinoam Nini, Israeli singer)
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quick answers about Noa
What does the name Noa mean?
Noa means “movement, motion”.
What is the origin of the name Noa?
Noa comes from the Hebrew naming tradition.
How popular is the name Noa?
Noa ranked #226 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data.
Is Noa a boy or girl name?
Noa is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Noa?
Noa is pronounced NO-ah, with 2 syllables.
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