Noa is a unisex name with a modern feel, drawn from real birth records. Below you'll find what Noa means and where it comes from, plus how many babies have been named Noa across the United States, UK, Ireland and New Zealand, how popular Noa has been over the decades, and the year it peaked.
Noa is a unisex name of Hebrew origin meaning “movement, or motion”. A biblical name borne by a daughter of Zelophehad, distinct from Noah.
| Country | Births on record |
|---|---|
| United States since 1880 | 14,249 births |
| England & Wales since 1996 | 2,364 births |
| Scotland since 1974 | 165 births |
| Northern Ireland since 1997 | 13 births |
| Ireland since 1964 | 125 births |
Counts come from official national birth-registration statistics: U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (Office for National Statistics), Scotland (National Records of Scotland), Northern Ireland (NISRA), Ireland (Central Statistics Office) and New Zealand (Dept. of Internal Affairs). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.
Babies named Noa per year, United States (1970 to 2025). United States peaked in 2025 (1,573/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2023 (259/yr) · Scotland peaked in 2025 (34/yr) · Ireland peaked in 2024 (22/yr) · Northern Ireland peaked in 2024 (7/yr).
Noa has been a fairly common baby name in the United States. It was most common in 2025, when it ranked #434 nationally (given to 1,876 babies that year).
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