Brother of Jehovah; the Lord is brother
Joah is a rare Hebrew name that appears several times in the Old Testament, most notably as a recorder for King Hezekiah. It combines the Hebrew elements 'Yo' (referring to God) and 'Ach' (meaning brother), suggesting a close, familial relationship with the divine.
Less common today
Joah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,963 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Son of Asaph and chronicler for King Hezekiah in the Bible
