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Nouh

Boy name · Arabic

Meaningform of Noah · Arabic

Nouh is an Arabic boy name meaning “form of Noah”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds short and punchy, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a longer middle name.

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  • GenerationNouh is having its moment right now. Most Nouhs are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Nouh would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 65,789 baby boys got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryNouh first shows up in US birth records in 2007, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
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US births per million boys, 2007–2025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Nouh

Nouh is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “form of Noah”. Short and strong, it's said in a single beat with a crisp finish, so it pairs easily with a longer middle name. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades and is still gaining fans. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Arabic names

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Questions about the name Nouh

What does the name Nouh mean?

Nouh means “form of Noah” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Nuh (“form of Noah”).

What is the origin of the name Nouh?

Nouh is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).

Is Nouh a boy or girl name?

Nouh is a boy name. In 2025, 26 US boys were named Nouh.

How popular is the name Nouh?

Nouh ranked #4,050 for US boys in 2025, given to 26 babies. That's its best rank ever: the name is at the height of its popularity right now. Over the last five years it has climbed 3,452 places.

What names are similar to Nouh?

If you like Nouh, you might also like Nuh.

What should I know before naming my baby Nouh?

Nouh is an Arabic boy name meaning “form of Noah”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds short and punchy, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a longer middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.