Koa

Koa is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 1,281 babies in the United States.

Koa at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Koa

Koa belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Koa first appears in Social Security records in 1978 and has been given to 7,124 babies since 1880, including 1,281 in 2024.

Koa in US records

First recorded (US)
1978
Babies named Koa in 2024
1,281
Total since 1880
7,124

Koa in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2004
Babies named Koa in 2025
273
Total since 1996
1,244

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Koa mean?

The meaning of Koa is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Koa a boy or girl name?

Koa is a unisex name. In 2024, 1,281 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Koa?

Koa comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Koa?

Koa is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1978 and has been given to 7,124 babies since 1880.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].