Unisex nameCurrently #292 in the USRising
Koa
2 syllablesPeak year: 20243 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Koa's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Koa's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Koa |
|---|---|
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 12 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 13 |
| 1996 | 17 |
| 1997 | 12 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 22 |
| 2000 | 27 |
| 2001 | 17 |
| 2002 | 33 |
| 2003 | 29 |
| 2004 | 39 |
| 2005 | 48 |
| 2006 | 47 |
| 2007 | 62 |
| 2008 | 84 |
| 2009 | 95 |
| 2010 | 83 |
| 2011 | 95 |
| 2012 | 128 |
| 2013 | 124 |
| 2014 | 125 |
| 2015 | 173 |
| 2016 | 161 |
| 2017 | 245 |
| 2018 | 294 |
| 2019 | 368 |
| 2020 | 531 |
| 2021 | 594 |
| 2022 | 1,062 |
| 2023 | 1,237 |
| 2024 | 1,281 |
Koa through the decades
- Koa peaked in 2024, when 1,281 babies were named Koa in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Koa has risen 567% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Koa currently ranks #292 in the US and is on the rise.