Unisex · #13,427 in 2026

Nohea

Nohea is a genus of fungi in the family Halosphaeriaceae. This is a monotypic genus, containing the single species Nohea umiumi.

Current Rank
#13,427
Peak Rank
#6,662 (2016)
Total Babies
170
5-Yr Trend
-41%
👧 Girl peak #6,662 (170 total)
👦 Boy peak #9,654 (42 total)
👧As Girl Name
1983
First Year
2024
Last Year
2016
Peak Year
#6662
Peak Rank
170
Total Count
19
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1999
First Year
2022
Last Year
2013
Peak Year
#9654
Peak Rank
42
Total Count
7
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Nohea

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Nohea is a genus of fungi in the family Halosphaeriaceae. This is a monotypic genus, containing the single species Nohea umiumi.

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The Story of Nohea

As a girl name

Nohea first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1983, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when 18 Noheas were born — ranking #6,662 that year. As of 2026, Nohea ranks #13,427 for girls with 6 births, falling sharply (-41%). In total, more than 170 Noheas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Nohea first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1999, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2013, when 7 Noheas were born — ranking #9,654 that year. As of 2026, Nohea ranks #10,860 for boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 42 Noheas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Popularity by State

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Where is Nohea most common?

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally.

  • United States
    70%
  • MA
    18%
  • France
    12%

Source: Nationalize.io . Probabilities are global naming-pattern estimates, not strict counts.

Names that sound like Nohea

Phonetically similar names — useful when Nohea is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nohea

What does the name Nohea mean?
Nohea is a genus of fungi in the family Halosphaeriaceae. This is a monotypic genus, containing the single species Nohea umiumi.
How popular is Nohea in 2026?
In 2026, Nohea ranks #13,427 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Nohea most popular?
Nohea reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #6,662 that year with 18 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Nohea most popular?
Nohea has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Nohea.
Is Nohea a unisex name?
Yes — Nohea is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 80% of Noheas assigned female and 20% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Nohea?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nohea include Ailed, Aarianna, Mabrey. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nohea

Nohea is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1983 and has accumulated 170 births in the dataset. Nohea's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #6,662. Use the chart and map above to compare Nohea's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.