Joah

Boy name

Joah has been given to 1,246 babies in the U.S. since 1977. It peaked in 2023.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,246

Peak year

2023 (79 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1977

10-year trend

▲ +36%

Gender split

0% girls / 100% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Joah — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Noahboy

534,622 babies since 1880

Joangirl

488,939 babies since 1880

Jonahboy

86,075 babies since 1880

Joshboy

17,288 babies since 1880

Joaoboy

2,353 babies since 1918

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Nekoboy

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Ebenezerboy

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Qasimboy

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Ayvenboy

1,255 babies since 2005

Allisterboy

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Kalboy

1,256 babies since 1947

Ryeboy

1,236 babies since 1971

FAQ

How popular is the name Joah?

Joah has been given to 1,246 babies in the U.S. since 1977. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Joah peak?

Joah peaked in 2023, when 79 babies were given the name.

Is Joah a girl or boy name?

Joah is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Joah are boys).

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