Noa
5 countries#81 in France, 2022Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Noa was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
38,663 births recorded 1982–2022 · currently #81 · peaked in 2008 with 3,112 births
Most common in: Nord, Paris, Bouches-du-Rhône, Pas-de-Calais, Gironde
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
14,249 births recorded 1970–2025 · currently #226 · peaked in 2025 with 1,573 births
Most common in: California, New York, Florida, Texas, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,760 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #174 · peaked in 2021 with 248 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,577 births recorded 1997–2021 · currently #264 · peaked in 2021 with 232 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
165 births recorded 2005–2025 · currently #149 · peaked in 2025 with 34 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
18 births recorded 2020–2025 · currently #290 · peaked in 2024 with 7 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Noa’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #88 | — |
| 2004 | #67 | ↑21 |
| 2005 | #44 | ↑23 |
| 2006 | #33 | ↑11 |
| 2007 | #30 | ↑3 |
| 2008 | #29 | ↑1 |
| 2009 | #34 | ↓5 |
| 2010 | #29 | ↑5 |
| 2011 | #33 | ↓4 |
| 2012 | #42 | ↓9 |
| 2013 | #45 | ↓3 |
| 2014 | #51 | ↓6 |
| 2015 | #56 | ↓5 |
| 2016 | #66 | ↓10 |
| 2017 | #65 | ↑1 |
| 2018 | #71 | ↓6 |
| 2019 | #74 | ↓3 |
| 2020 | #78 | ↓4 |
| 2021 | #77 | ↑1 |
| 2022 | #81 | ↓4 |
Frequently asked questions about Noa
Is Noa a popular name?
Yes — Noa currently ranks #81 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Noa more common for boys or girls?
Noa is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Noa most popular?
Noa peaked in 2008 in France, with 3,112 recorded births that year.
Is Noa rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Noa’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1792 in 1998 to #81 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Noa?
At least 54,672 babies have been recorded with the name Noa across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Noa popular in more than one country?
Yes — Noa appears in official birth records in 5 countries: France, United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Noa?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Noa include Alaina, Presley, Gracie, Mackenzie.
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