What origin is the name Joah?

Joah comes from hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Joah a popular name?

Joah is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Joah does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Joah?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Joah — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Joah

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Joah

Joah

Boy

hebrew

1 syllable

Joah is a hebrew boy's name meaning "This Hebrew masculine name translates to fraternity or signifies a brother of the Lord.".

Joah is a boy name of hebrew origin meaning "This Hebrew masculine name translates to fraternity or signifies a brother of the Lord.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.