The nameNoam

Noam is a Hebrew name meaning "pleasantness". It is popular in Israel and France.

Meaning

Noam means "pleasantness, delight" in Hebrew.

Origin

Hebrew.

History

The linguist Noam Chomsky made the name known worldwide. In the United States it reached 1437th in 2015.

Noam in other languages

Noam is spelled the same in Hebrew, English and French. The American linguist Noam Chomsky made it famous.

Famous people named Noam

Popularity of the name Noam

Noam in the United States

1447thmost popular boys' name in the United States in 2024
2015peak year (126 births)
2,983babies named Noam in the United States since 1880
063126 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Noam was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 1,056 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Noam. Its rise began around 1974, and it peaked in 2015. Half of all babies named Noam in the United States were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 110 births a year.

Noam in France

97thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2011peak year (1,145 births)
20,810babies named Noam in France since 1900
05731,145 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Noam was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 10,050 births over the decade, 48% of all recorded babies named Noam. Its rise began around 2000, and it peaked in 2011. Half of all babies named Noam in France were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 712 births a year on average, against 969 in the five years before.

Noam in Belgium

213thmost popular boys' name in Belgium in 2025
2016peak year (107 births)
1,520babies named Noam in Belgium since 1995
054107 1995200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Belgium. Source: Statbel, names given at least 5 times a year.

Noam in Switzerland

138thmost popular boys' name in Switzerland in 2025
2017peak year (58 births)
967babies named Noam in Switzerland since 2000
02958 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Switzerland. Source: Swiss Federal Statistical Office (FSO).

Variants and related names

Sibling names for Noam

Names from the same generation as Noam, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

For a sister

For a brother

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Noam mean?

Noam means "pleasantness, delight" in Hebrew.

What is the origin of the name Noam?

Hebrew.

Is Noam a girl's or a boy's name?

Noam is a boy's name. In the United States, 8% of the babies named Noam are girls.

How popular is the name Noam?

In 2024, Noam was the 1447th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 125 births.

What are the variants of the name Noam?

Variants and related names of Noam include Noham.

What are good sibling names for Noam?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Hawa, Bracha, Leya and Shoshana for a sister, Ismail, Eliot, Ilan and Zakaria for a brother.

Who are famous people named Noam?

Noam Chomsky, linguist.