Koa

At a Glance: Name: Koa – Meaning: warrior, courage; also the name of a native Hawaiian tree – Origin: Hawaiian – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: KOH-ah

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Koa is a Hawaiian name, pronounced KOH-ah, meaning warrior or courage — it's also the name of a native Hawaiian tree. It's used for any gender, and its short, bold sound fits parents drawn to trailblazing, adventurous names. If you're researching Koa for a baby, you're looking at a name with real roots in Hawaiian language and land.

Meaning & Origin of Koa

Meaning: Warrior, courage; also the name of a native hawaiian tree.

Origin: Hawaiian.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Koa

Phonetic: KOH-ah   IPA: /ˈkoʊə/

Popularity of Koa

Koa ranked #292 on Social Security's list in 2024, with 1,145 babies given the name that year — that's also its highest rank in the Social Security data going back to 1978, so it's currently at its most popular point on record.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1978–2024.

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Derived from shared style, era, and origin data (or, for names we have no style data for, a similar Social Security popularity trajectory) — not a hand-picked list.

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FAQ

What does the name Koa mean?

Warrior, courage; also the name of a native hawaiian tree. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Koa)

How do you pronounce Koa?

Koa is pronounced KOH-ah (IPA: /ˈkoʊə/).

Is Koa a popular name right now?

Koa is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #292 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1978–2024.)

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