Naoh
A name of uncertain origin, possibly related to the biblical Noah.
Name Census estimates that about 13 living Americans carry the first name Naoh. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Naoh today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Naoh births was 2000 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Naoh. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Naoh. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
13
~ 1 in 26,365,718 Americans
Peak year
2000
7 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2017 SSA rank
#11,752
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Naoh: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Naoh from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 7 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Naoh by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Naoh during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Naoh
The given name Naoh is of ancient Hebrew origin, with roots dating back to biblical times. It is closely related to the well-known name Noah, which is derived from the Hebrew word "noach," meaning "rest" or "comfort."
One of the earliest and most significant references to the name Naoh can be found in the Book of Genesis, where Noah is portrayed as a righteous man who built an ark to save his family and pairs of animals from the Great Flood. This biblical figure is considered an important figure in the Abrahamic religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
In the traditional Jewish texts, Naoh is sometimes spelled as "Noach," reflecting the Hebrew pronunciation. The name has been in use among Jewish communities for centuries, and it has also been adopted by other cultures that have been influenced by Judeo-Christian traditions.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Naoh or its variations. One of the earliest recorded examples is Noach ben Avigdor, a prominent Jewish scholar and philosopher who lived in the 11th century in Spain. Another influential figure was Noach Hirsch Hayyun, a 17th-century Kabbalist and mystic from Poland.
In the realm of literature, Naoh Hayim Sofer was a renowned Hebrew poet and writer who lived in the 18th century and contributed significantly to the development of modern Hebrew literature. Additionally, Noach Pines was a 20th-century Israeli historian and scholar who specialized in the study of medieval Jewish philosophy.
It is worth noting that while the name Naoh has its roots in the Hebrew language and tradition, it has also been adopted and adapted by various cultures around the world. For example, in some parts of Africa, the name Noé is used as a variation of Noah, reflecting the influence of Christianity on the continent.
People
Naoh + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Naoh as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Naoh: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Naoh?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 13 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Naoh going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 26,365,718 US residents.
Is Naoh a common name?
We classify Naoh as "Very Rare". It ranks above 33.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 13 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Naoh most popular?
The single biggest year for Naoh was 2000, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Naoh is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Naoh in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Naoh a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Naoh in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Naoh still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Naoh in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Naoh can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Naoh as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.