Boy · #3,520 in 2026

Nuh

Name: Popularity of the name Nuh in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Nuh, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,520

Peak Rank

#3,447 (2024)

Total Babies

360

5-Yr Trend

+73%

2004

First Year

2026

Last Year

2024

Peak Year

#3447

Peak Rank

360

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nuh

Nuh first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2004, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 33 Nuhs were born — ranking #3,447 that year. As of 2026, Nuh ranks #3,520 for baby boys with 33 births, rising sharply (+73% over the past five years). In total, more than 360 Nuhs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Nuh

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

Nna
Gna
Hna
Niw
Neh
Know
Knew
Knee
Na
Nah
Gnaw
Kno

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nuh

What does the name Nuh mean?

Nuh is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2004. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nuh in 2026?

In 2026, Nuh ranks #3,520 among boys' names in the U.S., with 33 babies given the name that year.

When was Nuh most popular?

Nuh reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #3,447 that year with 33 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Nuh most popular?

Nuh has historically been most popular in Texas, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Nuh.

Is Nuh a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Nuh is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Nuh?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nuh include Miriam, Lesly, Octavia. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nuh

Nuh is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2004 and has accumulated 360 births in the dataset. Nuh's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #3,447. Use the chart and map above to compare Nuh'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.