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Nuh

Boy name · Arabic

Meaningform of Noah · Arabic

Nuh 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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  • GenerationNuh is having its moment right now. Most Nuhs 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 Nuh would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 43,860 baby boys got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryNuh first shows up in US birth records in 2004, 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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hello, little Nuh

US births per million boys, 2004–2025

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

About the name Nuh

Nuh 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 Nuh

What does the name Nuh mean?

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

What is the origin of the name Nuh?

Nuh 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 Nuh a boy or girl name?

Nuh is a boy name. In 2025, 39 US boys were named Nuh.

How popular is the name Nuh?

Nuh ranked #3,089 for US boys in 2025, given to 39 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 1,451 places.

What names are similar to Nuh?

If you like Nuh, you might also like Nouh.

What should I know before naming my baby Nuh?

Nuh 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.