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Noa

♂ Boy

Pronounced NOH-uh /ˈnoʊ.ə/High

Meaning: Motion; rest; the biblical feminine name Noa (daughter of Zelophehad) meaning motion, distinct from Noah (Noach: rest)High

In 30 seconds: The biblical feminine name Noa (Numbers 27:1), meaning 'motion' or 'movement' — distinct from Noah (Noach: rest). In Israel, Noa is a top girls' name; in the U.S. it appears in boys' data as a Noah variant.
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Origin HighHebrew
MeaningMotion; rest; the biblical feminine name Noa (daughter of Zelophehad) meaning motion, distinct from Noah (Noach: rest)
U.S. rank (2024)#985 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births228 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,206

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419782024

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

History & Origin

Noa is a distinct biblical Hebrew name from Nua (motion, movement), borne by one of the daughters of Zelophehad in Numbers 27. It is different from the male Noah (Hebrew Noach: rest, comfort). In modern Israel, Noa is one of the most popular girls' names.

Noa appeared in U.S. boys' birth data, likely as a variant of Noah. It ranked #985 for boys in 2024.

Did you know? Noa daughter of Zelophehad (Numbers 27) was one of five sisters who successfully petitioned Moses for the right to inherit their father's land — one of the earliest documented legal victories for women's property rights in recorded history.
Overall data confidence 85%
Behind the Name — Noa — Hebrew etymology, distinct from NoahU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

Noah

Nicknames

No

Famous Bearers

  • ★Noa daughter of Zelophehad (biblical)
    One of the five daughters of Zelophehad (Numbers 27) who petitioned Moses for the right to inherit their father's property, establishing an early biblical precedent for women's inheritance rights.

If you like Noa…

Noah— the closely related male biblical name sharing the same sound
Eli— short Hebrew biblical name with the same minimalist feel
Asher— Hebrew biblical name with the same gentle, modern appeal
Levi— Hebrew tribal name with the same short, strong biblical quality
Judah— Hebrew biblical name with the same ancient gravitas

Frequently Asked

What does the name Noa mean?

Noa means 'motion' from Hebrew Nua. It is a distinct biblical name (the daughter of Zelophehad) separate from Noah (Noach: rest).

How do you pronounce Noa?

It's said NOH-uh — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Noa a boy or girl name?

Noa is primarily a girls' name in Israel but appears in U.S. boys' data.

How popular is Noa?

Noa ranked #985 for U.S. boys in 2024.