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Noga

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Pronounced NOH-gah /ˈnoʊ.ɡɑː/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew Nogah, 'brightness; radiance; morning light' — also the Hebrew name for the planet Venus. A luminous Israeli name used for girls.Medium

In 30 seconds: A radiant Hebrew name: Noga means 'brightness' and names Venus (said 'NOH-gah'). Bright and celestial.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningFrom the Hebrew Nogah, 'brightness; radiance; morning light' — also the Hebrew name for the planet Venus. A luminous Israeli name used for girls.
U.S. rank (2025)#5862 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births21 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 252

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519852025

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

Noga comes from the Hebrew for 'brightness; radiance; morning light' and doubles as the Hebrew name for Venus. It reads as a bright, celestial name, common in Israel and rare in the U.S. (said 'NOH-gah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Israeli and Jewish families. Rare, luminous, and celestial.

Did you know? Noga (Nogah) is Hebrew for 'brightness; radiance' and is the Hebrew name for the planet Venus — a luminous, celestial choice popular in Israel (said 'NOH-gah').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Noga — Hebrew 'brightness/Venus'

Variations

NogahNoggaNohga

Nicknames

NogiGigi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Noga mean?

Noga is Hebrew for 'brightness; radiance' and is also the Hebrew name for the planet Venus.

How do you pronounce Noga?

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

Is Noga a boy or girl name?

Noga is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Noga?

Noga is a rare name in the U.S.

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