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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Movement, motion
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- NOH-ah
Noa is a Hebrew name meaning movement, motion. It's often confused with Noah, but they're separate names with different roots — Noa relates to movement, while Noah relates to rest or comfort, despite the similar spelling. It's a clean, modern choice that also carries a classic feel, and is used for children of any gender. It's pronounced NOH-ah.
Meaning & Origin of Noa
Meaning: Movement, motion.
Origin: Hebrew.
A common claim: Sometimes conflated with Noah and glossed as 'rest' or 'comfort' Actually: Noa and Noah are separate Hebrew names with different roots — Noa relates to 'movement', Noah to 'rest/comfort' — despite the similar spelling.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Noa
NOH-ahIPA /ˈnoʊə/
Popularity of Noa
Noa sat at #253 on the SSA list in 2024, given to 1,259 babies — the same as its peak in the same year.
Names Like Noa
These names share Noa’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Noa mean?
Movement, motion. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Noa?
Noa is pronounced NOH-ah (IPA: /ˈnoʊə/).
Is Noa a popular name right now?
Noa is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #253 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1970–2024.)
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