Noam
Noam: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈnoʊəm/
Meaning and origin of Noam
Root meaning: “pleasantness; a male name”
- A male given name from Hebrew.
Etymology
From Hebrew נועם (“pleasantness; a male name”).
How popular is Noam?
Since 1880, 244 girls and 2,902 boys in the U.S. have been named Noam (8% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #8516 in 1993. Its highest rank for boys was #1273 in 2025. In 2025, 163 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Noam FAQ
What does the name Noam mean?
Noam traces back to a root meaning "pleasantness; a male name". A male given name from Hebrew. From Hebrew נועם (“pleasantness; a male name”).
What is the origin of the name Noam?
Noam is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Noam?
Since 1880, 244 girls and 2,902 boys in the U.S. have been named Noam (8% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #8516 in 1993. Its highest rank for boys was #1273 in 2025. In 2025, 163 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Noam a boy or girl name?
Noam is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 244 girls and 2,902 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.