Koa

Rank 349th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Koa was 349th most popular baby name for boys and 633rd most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,050 babies were named Koa in the United States. The gender distribution for "Koa" is 88.9% male and 11.1% female.

In 2022, 1 out of every 3,205 babies in the United States were named Koa. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.9% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Koa is around 6 to 7 years old.

The name "Koa" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Koa is .

Koa Meaning & Origin

Koa is a Hawaiian name that means "brave" or "fearless", evoking images of strength and courage.

The name Koa is described as adventurous, free-spirited and strong.

Pronunciation

Koa is pronounced koh-ah in English. The name Koa has 3 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Koa

  • Koa is also the name of a type of tree native to the Hawaiian Islands, renowned for its beautiful wood used in the creation of various products like furniture and musical instruments.

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Geography

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