Joah

Hebrew

"brother of God"

Joah Origin and Meaning

The name Joah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "brother of God".

Joah is a simple but obscure Biblical name, the name of four men in the Old Testament. Joah could be the perfect way to honor Grandpa Joe, or might be seen as a streamlined alternative to Josiah. Joah has so much basic appeal, in fact, that it just might be the next Noah.

Joah Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 1500 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Joah

• 1500 Nameberry 2025
• 970 Unique 2023
• 57 Netherlands 2024

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Famous People Named Joah

• Joah father of Iddo; son of Zimmah; of the tribe of Levi (1 Chr. 6:21)
• Joah son of Obed,edom (1 Chr. 26:4)
• Joah son of Zimmah; Levite during King Hezekiah's reign (2 Chr. 29:12)
• Joah son of Asaph; messanger for King Hezekiah (Isaiah 36:3)
• Joah son of Joahaz the recorder (2 Chr. 34:8)
• Joah Tucker American basketball player
• Joah Bates English musician and conductor
• Joah "John" Carver Phelon English motorcycle designer
• Joah Buley American actor
• Joah Tunnel American musician of band The Never

The name Joah in Pop Culture

• "Joah " song by Jay Park (means "I like you" in Korean)