Ruah

♂ Boy

Pronounced ROO-ah /ˈruː.ɑː/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew ruach (Ruah), 'breath; wind; spirit' — a deeply resonant biblical word (the 'spirit of God'). Airy and profound.Low

In 30 seconds: A profound Hebrew name: Ruah means 'breath; wind; spirit' (said 'ROO-ah'). Airy, biblical, and deep.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningFrom the Hebrew ruach (Ruah), 'breath; wind; spirit' — a deeply resonant biblical word (the 'spirit of God'). Airy and profound.

U.S. rank (2025)#11735 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 18

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

Ruah is Hebrew, 'breath; wind; spirit' (ruach), a resonant biblical word. As a given name it reads airy and deep, chosen by faith-minded families — rare in the U.S. (said 'ROO-ah').

It appears only rarely in U.S. data. Rare, airy, and profound.

Did you know? Ruah comes from the Hebrew ruach, 'breath; wind; spirit' — the same word used for the 'spirit of God' in the Bible — making it airy and profound at once (said 'ROO-ah').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Ruah — Hebrew ruach 'breath; wind; spirit'

Variations

RuachRuaRuahh

Nicknames

RuRua

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ruah mean?

Ruah is Hebrew for 'breath; wind; spirit' — a resonant biblical word.

How do you pronounce Ruah?

It's said ROO-ah /ˈruː.ɑː/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ruah a boy or girl name?

Ruah is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Ruah?

Ruah is a rare name in the U.S.