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Noam

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Pronounced NOH-am /ˈnoʊ.æm/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew noam, 'pleasantness; delight; grace.' In Israel it is unisex, leaning male (linguist Noam Chomsky is male). Used here for a girl; we flag the lean honestly.Medium

In 30 seconds: A gentle Hebrew name: Noam means 'pleasantness; delight' (said 'NOH-am'). Unisex in Israel, leaning male — we flag the lean.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningFrom the Hebrew noam, 'pleasantness; delight; grace.' In Israel it is unisex, leaning male (linguist Noam Chomsky is male). Used here for a girl; we flag the lean honestly.
U.S. rank (2021)#11891 ↗ Rising
2021 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 236

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719892021

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

Noam comes from the Hebrew noam, 'pleasantness; delight.' Common in Israel as a unisex name that leans male, it reads warm and gentle. Used here for a girl, which we flag honestly — rare in the U.S. (said 'NOH-am').

For girls it appears rarely in the U.S. Rare, gentle, and meaning-rich.

Did you know? Noam is Hebrew for 'pleasantness; delight; grace.' In Israel it's unisex but leans male — as with Noam Chomsky — so its use here for a girl is one we flag honestly (said 'NOH-am').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Noam — Hebrew 'pleasantness'; unisex leaning male; flagged

Variations

NoaNoamaNoham

Nicknames

NoAmi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Noam mean?

Noam is Hebrew for 'pleasantness; delight; grace.'

How do you pronounce Noam?

It's said NOH-am /ˈnoʊ.æm/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Noam a boy or girl name?

Noam is unisex in Israel and leans male; used here for a girl, which we flag honestly.

How popular is Noam?

Noam is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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