Noah is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #3219 in 2023 with 7 recorded births. This places Noah in the top 43% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 17 births ranking #1743. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 36,653 girls born was named Noah. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Noah is a major biblical classic usually understood to mean rest or comfort. Its calm sound and gentle meaning have made it one of the defining boys' names of the modern era.
The name comes from the Book of Genesis and has been used for centuries, but its modern popularity has been especially remarkable. It manages to feel ancient, soft, and contemporary all at once.