Nissim vs Noah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nissim

Boy #5,054 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"miracles"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Hebrew Israeli Sephardic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,054
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nis, Nisi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Nissim Rank #5,054
Noah Rank #2

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 vs #5054 for Nissim.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nissim ___

  • Nissim David
  • Nissim Joseph
  • Nissim Aaron
  • Nissim Levi
  • Nissim Ezra
  • Nissim Rafael

Noah ___

  • Noah James
  • Noah Alexander
  • Noah William
  • Noah Thomas
  • Noah Oliver
  • Noah Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Nissim

Eliana Miriam Rafael Ezra Tamar

If you choose Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nissim or Noah more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Nissim at #5054 in the United States.

What do Nissim and Noah mean?

Nissim means "miracles" (Hebrew origin). Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nissim and Noah boy or girl names?

Nissim is primarily a boy name. Noah is primarily a boy name.

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