Rising since 2008, #6,803 for boys today.
Popularity of Nooh since 2008
Babies named Nooh per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 59 |
| 2020s | 55 |
Meaning & origin
Nooh entered U.S. records in 2008, a late arrival compared to the long-established Noah. Its rank of 6,803 in 2025 reflects a rising trajectory, with a peak in 2024 and an estimated 1-in-142,340 frequency among new births. The name remains rare, with no top states clustering its use, but its phonetic clarity and scriptural weight in the Quran give it enduring cultural resonance. Nooh offers Muslim families a direct connection to prophetic heritage while staying accessible in English-speaking contexts.
Nooh is the Arabic transliteration of the Hebrew name Noah (נֹחַ), derived from the root 'nuakh' meaning 'to rest.' In the Quran, Nooh (Nuh) is a prophet who built an ark to save believers from a great flood, making the name deeply significant in Islamic tradition. It is used across the Muslim world and has gained some visibility in English-speaking countries as a distinctive alternative to Noah.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Nooh
Names that share Nooh's style, for a brother or sister.
