Rising since 2003, #4,857 for boys today.
Popularity of Knoah since 1999
Babies named Knoah per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2014, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Knoah's real moment was 2020.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 32 |
| 2010s | 167 |
| 2020s | 120 |
Meaning & origin
Knoah is a modern respelling of the classic biblical name Noah, which has long been one of the most popular names for boys in the United States. The 'K' variant first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1999 and has been on a steady upward trajectory since 2003. Its peak year so far was 2020, when it ranked 4,857, and as of 2025 it remains at that rank, with approximately 1 in 85,404 newborns receiving the name. The spelling likely appeals to parents seeking a distinctive twist on a familiar name, fitting within a broader trend of creative consonant substitutions. Knoah has not yet been recorded in any top state lists, indicating its niche but growing appeal across the country.
Knoah is a modern spelling variant of Noah, a biblical name of Hebrew origin (Noach, meaning 'rest' or 'comfort'). The substitution of 'K' for 'N' reflects a trend among contemporary American parents for distinctive spellings. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1999 and has seen rising use, particularly in the 2020s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kno, Noah
Sibling names for Knoah
Names that share Knoah's style, for a brother or sister.
