Knoa

♂ Boy

Pronounced NOH-ah /ˈnoʊ.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: A modern spelling echoing Noah — from Hebrew Noach, 'rest; comfort; repose'; the silent K makes it a stylized spelling; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Rest; comfort; repose: Knoa echoes Noah. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'NOH-ah').

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningA modern spelling echoing Noah — from Hebrew Noach, 'rest; comfort; repose'; the silent K makes it a stylized spelling; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#7044 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 53

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Knoa is a modern spelling echoing Noah — from Hebrew Noach, 'rest; comfort; repose' — with a silent K (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'NOH-ah').

In the U.S. it appears as a stylized spelling. Rare in this form, rest-and-comfort at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Noah means 'rest; comfort; repose' in Hebrew — Knoa is a stylized spelling with a silent K, crisp and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'NOH-ah').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Noah — stylized spelling; routes layered

Variations

NoahNoaKnoah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Knoa mean?

Knoa echoes Noah — Hebrew 'rest; comfort; repose'; the silent-K spelling makes the routes layered.

How do you pronounce Knoa?

It's said NOH-ah /ˈnoʊ.ɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first (the K is silent).

Is Knoa a boy or girl name?

Knoa is a boy's name.

How popular is Knoa?

Knoa is a very rare name in the U.S.