UK boy's name
Nouh
A masculine Arabic name derived from the word "Noah", meaning "rest" or "comfort".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Nouh is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Nouh popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2813, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 10 births.
This profile covers 41 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 2015 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 70% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 41 living people in the UK are called Nouh. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Nouh ranked #2813 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 7 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 10 boys were registered as Nouh.
- • About 41 living people in the UK are estimated to have Nouh as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2813
2023
Births in 2023
7
Latest year
Peak year
2016
10 births
Estimated living
41
2026
Meaning
What does Nouh mean?
The name Nouh is derived from the Arabic name Nuh, which is the Arabic equivalent of the biblical name Noah. It is rooted in the Semitic languages of the Middle East and has its origins in ancient times.
The Arabic name Nuh comes from the root word "nahha," which means "to rest" or "to be at peace." This is believed to be a reference to the story of Noah in the Bible and the Qur'an, where he found rest and peace after the great flood.
In the Qur'an, Nuh (Noah) is mentioned as a prophet who preached monotheism and warned his people of God's punishment for their sins. He is also known for building the ark and saving the faithful and the animals from the great flood. This story is also found in the Book of Genesis in the Bible, and Noah is considered one of the most important figures in both the Abrahamic and Islamic faiths.
The earliest recorded use of the name Nouh is in the Qur'an, which was compiled in the 7th century CE. However, the name itself predates the Qur'an and has been used in the Middle East and North Africa for centuries.
Some notable historical figures who bore the name Nouh include:
1. Nouh Al-Hababi (1892-1973), a Tunisian scholar and Islamic reformist. 2. Nouh Ibrahim Shqeir (1910-1984), a Palestinian writer and intellectual. 3. Nouh Al-Qudsi (1908-1998), a Syrian writer and historian. 4. Nouh Al-Bassam (1927-2005), a Saudi Arabian writer and poet. 5. Nouh Al-Khoury (1915-1989), a Lebanese politician and diplomat.
These individuals have left their mark in various fields, including literature, education, politics, and diplomacy, demonstrating the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who have borne the name Nouh throughout history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Nouh over time
The chart below shows babies named Nouh registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2015 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Nouh, the clearest high point is 2016. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2023, compared with 10 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nouh by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Nouh was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #2931 | 20 | 3 |
| 2010s | #3714 | 21 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Nouh
- Noah 72,596
- Nathan 46,860
- Nicholas 15,983
- Nathaniel 12,151
- Niall 5,746
- Nicolas 3,825
- Nico 3,532
- Nate 2,029
- Nikodem 1,872
- Noel 1,865
- Ned 1,614
- Neo 1,563
FAQ
Nouh: questions and answers
How popular is the name Nouh in the UK right now?
In 2023, Nouh was ranked #2813 for boys in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.
When was Nouh most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 10 babies registered as Nouh in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Nouh?
A masculine Arabic name derived from the word "Noah", meaning "rest" or "comfort".
How many people are called Nouh in the UK?
A total of 41 babies have been registered as Nouh across the 7 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.