Koa
A unisex name of Hawaiian origin, meaning warrior; a type of tree.
How Koa has moved
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| Year | US rank |
|---|---|
| 2017 | #937 |
| 2018 | #810 |
| 2019 | #740 |
| 2020 | #583 |
| 2021 | #545 |
| 2022 | #351 |
| 2023 | #298 |
| 2024 | #292 |
| 2025 | #269 |
Koa by the numbers
In 2025, 259 babies in England and Wales were named Koa. In the US, 243 were, though that figure is from 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
For the size of the two countries, it is given several times more often in England and Wales than in the US.
Its best year in America so far is the most recent one on record, which means it was still climbing when the records end.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Koa. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
Sounds like Koa
Names that are said the same way as Koa, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.
Other names that mean a tree
Like Koa, each of these has a tree in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Oliviaolive tree; symbol of peace18,642 in the US (2017)
- Oliverolive tree; peace3,154 in England and Wales (2025)
- Hazelthe hazel tree; hazel-eyed5,019 in the US (2017)
- Rowanlittle red one; the rowan tree1,398 in England and Wales (2025)
- Willowthe willow tree; grace, flexibility1,384 in England and Wales (2025)
- Ashtonash tree settlement3,129 in the US (2017)
Other names that mean a warrior
Like Koa, each of these has a warrior in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Wyattbrave in war9,768 in the US (2017)
- Owenyoung warrior, well-born9,341 in the US (2017)
- Robertbright fame; renowned warrior5,507 in the US (2017)
- Nolanchampion, descendant of the noble one5,403 in the US (2017)
- Milessoldier; merciful3,615 in the US (2017)
- Luisfamous warrior; form of Louis3,379 in the US (2017)