Koa Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Koa is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Koa?
Koa is spelled K-O-A. The name has 3 letters.
Koa at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- The name “Koa” means “warrior” in Hawaiian.
- Origin
- Koa is commonly associated with Hawaiian origins, where it is used as a given name.
- Pronunciation
- KOH-ah · 2 syllables
Koa Popularity in 2025
Rank#1,587
Recorded Births132
Rank#269
Recorded Births1,281
- Girls usage fell 28 places to #1,587 and recorded 4 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 23 places to #269 and recorded 129 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Koa Mean?
The name “Koa” means “warrior” in Hawaiian.
Origin: Koa is commonly associated with Hawaiian origins, where it is used as a given name.
How Do You Pronounce Koa?
PronunciationKOH-ah
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Koa?
- History
- The name Koa has been used in Hawaiian contexts and is linked to the concept of a warrior. Its use as a personal name has grown in recent years, including in places beyond Hawaii.
Koa Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 132 | #1,587 |
| 2025 | Boys | 1,281 | #269 |
| 2024 | Girls | 136 | #1,559 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,152 | #292 |
| 2023 | Girls | 119 | #1,724 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,119 | #298 |
| 2022 | Girls | 121 | #1,720 |
| 2022 | Boys | 941 | #350 |
| 2021 | Girls | 59 | #2,848 |
| 2021 | Boys | 536 | #545 |
| 2020 | Girls | 55 | #2,931 |
| 2020 | Boys | 477 | #582 |
| 2019 | Girls | 42 | #3,611 |
| 2019 | Boys | 326 | #739 |
| 2018 | Girls | 17 | #6,792 |
| 2018 | Boys | 278 | #809 |
| 2017 | Girls | 22 | #5,661 |
| 2017 | Boys | 223 | #936 |
| 2016 | Girls | 8 | #11,781 |
| 2016 | Boys | 153 | #1,221 |
| 2015 | Girls | 11 | #9,481 |
| 2015 | Boys | 162 | #1,157 |
| 2014 | Girls | 13 | #8,485 |
| 2014 | Boys | 112 | #1,456 |
When Was Koa Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
1,281 recorded births
National rank #269
2024 · Boys
1,152 recorded births
National rank #292
2023 · Boys
1,119 recorded births
National rank #298
2022 · Boys
941 recorded births
National rank #350
Where Koa Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| HI | #28 | 22 |
| NV | #140 | 22 |
| AK | #143 | 6 |
| DE | #168 | 6 |
| SC | #178 | 31 |
| GA | #193 | 64 |
| NM | #193 | 10 |
| UT | #198 | 27 |