Noam, of Hebrew origin, is a unisex name that means 'pleasure' or 'happiness'. It's typically used for boys but can also be given to girls. In the Bible, Noam was one of Noah's grandsons and the ancestor of several nations. The name gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly among Jewish families, and has since been embraced by non-Jewish parents as well.
The name Noam experienced fluctuations in popularity over the years, with peaks in recent times. From 1989 to 2015, there were periods of relatively low birth counts (e.g., 5 births in 1989 and again in 2015), but since then, it has seen a resurgence, with 7 or more births annually from 2018 onwards. The total number of births over this period is 236.