Noam Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Noam is a Hebrew name that means 'pleasantness' or 'sweetness'. It has evolved from Hebrew and Yiddish forms. The name is associated with positive traits and has biblical significance, although it does not appear directly in biblical texts. It has gained popularity in Jewish communities and among people interested in Hebrew names.

The name Noam is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Noam has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Noam' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6723rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3112th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2936th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2032nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1592nd out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 14432nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 10783rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 15328th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Noam' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Noam"

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Pronunciation

/noʊ.əm/

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Origin

Hebrew

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Etymology

The name Noam comes from the Hebrew word 'no'am', which means 'pleasantness' or 'sweetness'.

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Meaning

pleasantness, sweetness

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Language Evolution

Noam (Hebrew), Noam (Yiddish)

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Historical Usage

The name Noam has been used in Jewish communities for centuries, gaining popularity particularly in the 20th century.

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Variants & Derivatives

Noamie, Noamie

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Noam is perceived as a modern and culturally significant name, especially among Jewish families and in Israeli culture.

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Famous People

Noam Chomsky, Noam Dar, Noam Tzabar

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Noam"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Noam"

"Noam" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 6723rd of 7552 10
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 3112th of 10718 170
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 2936th of 16616 320
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 2032nd of 24088 979
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 1592nd of 23106 1,268
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 14432nd of 27321 44
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 10783rd of 35406 140
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 15328th of 30306 52

Regional Popularity of "Noam" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- 35.92%
1251st/3483
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Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- 29.97%
1341st/4475
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Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
61.50%
2818th/4582
19.91%
1028th/5164
37.44%
2738th/7313
21.77%
1625th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
52.99%
2111th/3984
18.14%
814th/4487
27.38%
1868th/6822
21.81%
1369th/6276

Regional Popularity of "Noam" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- 100.00%
5164th/5164
- -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- 100.00%
4487th/4487
- -

State-by-State Popularity of "Noam"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Noam" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.