Noah
A Hebrew biblical name with Australian ranking history from 2008 to 2025.
Popularity of Noah in Australia
2024 #2→2025 #2Steady
Noah ranks 2nd for boys in the latest available Australian data (2025). Its best recorded rank is 1st in 2020. Since first appearing at 11th in 2008, it has moved up 9 places overall. It held the same rank in the latest year-to-year comparison.
View yearly ranks
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #2 |
| 2024 | #2 |
| 2023 | #1 |
| 2022 | #1 |
| 2021 | #1 |
| 2020 | #1 |
| 2019 | #2 |
| 2018 | #3 |
| 2017 | #2 |
| 2016 | #3 |
| 2015 | #3 |
| 2014 | #2 |
| 2013 | #3 |
| 2012 | #4 |
| 2011 | #6 |
| 2010 | #5 |
| 2009 | #6 |
| 2008 | #11 |
Meaning
The name Noah is commonly linked to rest or repose.
In a nutshellNoah means “rest or repose”.
Origin
Noah is usually described as a Hebrew biblical name.
Origin in briefHebrew Biblical Name
Quick answers
Questions about Noah
Is Noah a popular name in Australia?
Yes. Noah ranked #2 for baby boys in Australia in 2025, placing it inside the current top 10.
Is Noah becoming more popular?
Noah held the same rank from 2024 to 2025. Over the full visible history it moved from #11 in 2008 to #2 in 2025.
Is Noah a girl or boy name?
On Baby Names Australia, Noah appears as a baby boy name.
What does Noah mean?
Noah is most commonly linked to rest or repose.
What is the origin of Noah?
Noah is usually described as a Hebrew biblical name.
Is Noah short for anything?
Noah is usually used as its own name. Nickname options include Noe.
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About the data
Popularity figures use the Australian ranking datasets used by Baby Names Australia, with source-priority rules applied where public sources overlap.
Latest data year
2025
Last updated
2026-08-20