Knoah
Every Knoah since 1999 — 330 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Knoah
Knoah is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,963 in 2025 with 20 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1999, 330 American babies have been named Knoah. Its peak came in 2014, when 30 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Knoah stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Knoah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 20 | #4,963 |
| 2024 | 5 | #16,561 | 25 | #4,272 |
| 2023 | — | — | 20 | #4,989 |
| 2022 | — | — | 14 | #6,342 |
| 2021 | — | — | 13 | #6,529 |
| 2020 | — | — | 28 | #3,770 |
| 2019 | — | — | 21 | #4,723 |
| 2018 | — | — | 25 | #4,161 |
| 2017 | — | — | 23 | #4,404 |
| 2016 | — | — | 14 | #6,204 |
| 2015 | — | — | 16 | #5,634 |
| 2014 | — | — | 30 | #3,578 |
| 2013 | — | — | 13 | #6,467 |
| 2012 | — | — | 9 | #8,565 |
| 2011 | — | — | 9 | #8,475 |
| 2010 | — | — | 7 | #10,286 |
| 2009 | — | — | 7 | #10,513 |
| 2008 | — | — | 6 | #11,914 |
| 2007 | — | — | 5 | #13,502 |
| 2006 | — | — | 9 | #8,432 |
| 2005 | — | — | 5 | #12,512 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Knoah in 2025?
Knoah ranked #4,963 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 20 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Knoah?
330 babies have been named Knoah in the United States since 1999, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Knoah most popular?
Knoah peaked in 2014, when 30 newborns received the name.
Is Knoah a boy or girl name?
Knoah is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Knoah rising or falling?
Knoah is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.