Nuh
Ultimately from Arabic نُوح (nūḥ), sometimes through other languages.
Every Nuh since 2004 — 335 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nuh
Nuh is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,114 in 2025 with 39 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2004, 335 American babies have been named Nuh. Its peak came in 2025, when 39 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Nuh stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nuh year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 39 | #3,114 |
| 2024 | 33 | #3,502 |
| 2023 | 19 | #5,196 |
| 2022 | 31 | #3,668 |
| 2021 | 19 | #5,066 |
| 2020 | 21 | #4,657 |
| 2019 | 12 | #7,060 |
| 2018 | 17 | #5,481 |
| 2017 | 16 | #5,713 |
| 2016 | 18 | #5,265 |
| 2015 | 20 | #4,843 |
| 2014 | 12 | #6,949 |
| 2013 | 7 | #10,424 |
| 2012 | 9 | #8,676 |
| 2011 | 13 | #6,485 |
| 2010 | 16 | #5,664 |
| 2009 | 5 | #13,922 |
| 2008 | 7 | #10,710 |
| 2007 | 8 | #9,514 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | 8 | #8,874 |
| 2004 | 5 | #12,688 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nuh mean?
Ultimately from Arabic نُوح (nūḥ), sometimes through other languages.
How popular is the name Nuh in 2025?
Nuh ranked #3,114 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 39 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nuh?
335 babies have been named Nuh in the United States since 2004, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nuh most popular?
Nuh peaked in 2025, when 39 newborns received the name.
Is Nuh a boy or girl name?
Nuh is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nuh rising or falling?
Nuh is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.