Noa

Meaning of Noa

It means "movement". It can also mean "rest" or "tranquility".

Noa has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Noa

Noa is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #226 in 2025 from #936 in 2014.

Noa as a boy's name

Noa is also used as a boy's name. Noa means "motion" or "movement". It can also mean "wandering".

Notable people named Noa

• Noa Tishby
  Israeli actress and producer
• Noa Argamani
  Hostage in the 2023 Hamas attack
• Noa Kirel
  Israeli singer and actress
• Noa Pothoven
  Dutch author on depression
• Noa Wildschut
  Dutch classical violinist

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Questions about the name Noa

What does the name Noa mean?

Noa means it means "movement". it can also mean "rest" or "tranquility", and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Noa a boy's or a girl's name?

Noa is used for both boys and girls in the United States, which makes it a unisex name.

How popular is the name Noa?

In 2025, Noa ranked #226 for girls, up from #253 the year before.

When was Noa most popular?

Noa peaked at #226 in 2025.