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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Brave, warrior-like
- Origin
- Hawaiian
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- nah-KOH-ah
Nakoa is a Hawaiian boy's name, pronounced nah-KOH-ah. You'll often see it translated as "warrior," but the more accurate reading is "brave" or "warrior-like" — close in spirit, but not quite the same word. It fits a modern name list with a bold, adventurous feel.
Meaning & Origin of Nakoa
Meaning: Brave, warrior-like.
Origin: Hawaiian.
A common claim: Nakoa is widely said to mean 'warrior' in Hawaiian. Actually: The literal etymology is closer to 'brave' than the noun 'warrior', though the meanings overlap.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Nakoa
nah-KOH-ahIPA /nɑːˈkoʊə/
Popularity of Nakoa
Nakoa hit its high point in 2023, ranking #1522 with 116 babies given the name, then eased slightly to #1537 in 2024 with 114 babies — a small, steady presence rather than a name on the rise.
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FAQ
What does the name Nakoa mean?
Brave, warrior-like. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Nakoa?
Nakoa is pronounced nah-KOH-ah (IPA: /nɑːˈkoʊə/).
Is Nakoa a popular name right now?
Nakoa is near its all-time peak (#1522 in 2023), ranked #1537 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1977–2024.)
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