boy's name
Nuh
NOO (Arabic)
- Origin Turkish
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 1
- Letters 3
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 886
England and Wales
#663
2025 births
Nuh is a boy's name with 1 syllable. In 2025 it was given to 39 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Nuh is a name of Turkish origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2025, when 55 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 9,581 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 2001.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Nuh Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 32 |
| 2010s | 174 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 227 |
How Popular Is Nuh?
In 2025, Nuh was given to 55 babies in England and Wales, ranking #663 that year. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Nuh Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
How Nuh Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Nûh | Nûh is a rare spelling of Nuh, written with a circumflex and recorded about 5 times, mostly in France. | 5 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Nuh
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nuh Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nuh over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nuh
- Arabic NOO
Sibling Names for Nuh
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nuh — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nuh
How popular is the name Nuh?
In 2025, Nuh was given to 55 babies in England and Wales, ranking #663 that year. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Nuh a girl's or a boy's name?
Nuh is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nuh?
Nuh has 1 syllable.
When was Nuh most popular?
Nuh peaked in 2025, when 55 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Nuh a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Nuh currently ranks #663 in England and Wales. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.