Noir

♀ Girl

Pronounced NWAHR /ˈnwɑr/Medium

Meaning: From the French noir, 'black; dark' (from the Latin niger); a word-name, evoking film noir and elegance; we note the wordLow

In 30 seconds: Black; dark: Noir is a French word-name. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'NWAHR'). We note the word.

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Origin LowFrench, Latin

MeaningFrom the French noir, 'black; dark' (from the Latin niger); a word-name, evoking film noir and elegance; we note the word

U.S. rank (2025)#12830 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 77

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

Noir comes from the French noir, 'black; dark' (from the Latin niger); a word-name, evoking film noir and elegance (we note the word). A crisp, modern name (said 'NWAHR').

In the U.S. it appears very recently as a striking word-name. Rare, black-and-dark at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Noir means 'black; dark' in French (from the Latin niger) — a crisp, elegant word-name evoking film noir (we note the word; said 'NWAHR').

Overall data confidence 24%

References — Noir — French word-name

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Noir mean?

Noir is French for 'black; dark' (from the Latin niger); a word-name evoking film noir. We note the word.

How do you pronounce Noir?

It's said NWAHR /ˈnwɑr/ — one syllable.

Is Noir a boy or girl name?

Noir is a girl's name here (it is also used for boys).

How popular is Noir?

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