Koa Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: In Hawaiian, Koa also refers to a native tree species known for its strong and beautiful wood, often used to make surfboards, canoes, and furniture.

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A Deep Dive

Koa Overview

Meaning

Warrior, brave one

Gender

Boy

Origin

Hawaiian

Etymology

Derived from the Hawaiian word for “warrior” or “brave”

Pronunciation

/ˈkoʊ.ə/

Popularity

Koa is particularly popular in the United States, New Zealand, and Australia. In the USA, Koa was ranked among the top 300 names for boys in 2023.

Syllable

1 syllable

Length

3 letters

Numerology

9 (Humanitarian, Selfless, Creative)

Name Styles

Exotic, Short, Cool

Associated Traits

Adventurous, resourceful, compassionate, calm

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Koa carries cultural significance in Hawaii, symbolizing bravery and strength, and is often associated with the native Koa tree.
A Deep Dive

Koa Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Coa, Koah, Koda

Common Nicknames

Kay, Ko, Kiki, Coco

Diminutives

Koey, Koko, Koie

Famous People

  • Koa Rothman
    (American Surfer)
  • Koa Misi
    (American Football Player)
  • Koa Smith
    (American Surfer)
  • Koa Beck
    (American Author)
  • Koa Aloha
    (Hawaiian Poet)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Koa Ridge
    ("Hawaii Five-0," TV Series)
  • Koa
    ("Moana," Film)
  • Koa
    ("Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom," Film)
  • "Koa"
    (Novel)
  • Koa
    ("The Descendants," Film)
  • Koa
    ("Hawaii," TV Series)

Places

  • Koa Ridge
    (Hawaii, USA)
  • Koa Avenue
    (Honolulu, Hawaii, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Koa?

Koa means “warrior” or “brave one.” It often describes individuals who are courageous and resilient.

What Is the Origin of The Name Koa?

Koa comes from Hawaiian roots, where it refers to a type of tree known for its robust wood. The name is deeply connected to Hawaiian culture and language.

Koa Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Koa in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#5442021#3482022#2982023
Top 3 Rankings#2982023#3482022#5442021

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Koa

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023298
(+50 from 2022)
1115
(+175 from 2022)
0.06089
2022348
(+196 from 2021)
940
(+405 from 2021)
0.05019
2021544
(+39 from 2020)
535
(+60 from 2020)
0.02855
2020583
(+156 from 2019)
475
(+149 from 2019)
0.02568
2019739
(+71 from 2018)
326
(+49 from 2018)
0.01696
2018810
(+126 from 2017)
277
(+54 from 2017)
0.01425
2017936
(+285 from 2016)
223
(+70 from 2016)
0.01127
20161221
(-64 from 2015)
153
(-9 from 2015)
0.00755
20151157
(+306 from 2014)
162
(+51 from 2014)
0.00792
20141463
(-4 from 2013)
111
(-2 from 2013)
0.00542
20131459
(-52 from 2012)
113
(-5 from 2012)
0.00559
20121407
(+278 from 2011)
118
(+30 from 2011)
0.00582
20111685
(+213 from 2010)
88
(+13 from 2010)
0.00433
20101898
(-75 from 2009)
75
(-6 from 2009)
0.00365
20091823
(+51 from 2008)
81
(+4 from 2008)
0.00382
20081874
(+430 from 2007)
77
(+21 from 2007)
0.00353
20072304
(+478 from 2006)
56
(+15 from 2006)
0.00253
20062782
(-168 from 2005)
41
(-1 from 2005)
0.00187
20052614
(+83 from 2004)
42
(+3 from 2004)
0.00197
20042697
(+488 from 2003)
39
(+10 from 2003)
0.00185
20033185
(-368 from 2002)
29
(-4 from 2002)
0.00138
20022817
(+1659 from 2001)
33
(+16 from 2001)
0.00160
20014476
(-87 from 2000)
17
No change from 2000
0.00082
20004389
(-909 from 1999)
17
(-5 from 1999)
0.00081
19993480
(+2360 from 1998)
22
(+12 from 1998)
0.00108
19985840
(-880 from 1997)
10
(-2 from 1997)
0.00049
19974960
(-1130 from 1996)
12
(-5 from 1996)
0.00060
19963830
(+678 from 1995)
17
(+4 from 1995)
0.00085
19954508
(+2461 from 1994)
13
(+6 from 1994)
0.00065
19946969
(-742 from 1993)
7
(-1 from 1993)
0.00034
19936227
(+443 from 1992)
8
(+1 from 1992)
0.00039
19926670
(-1202 from 1981)
7
(+1 from 1981)
0.00033
19910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19890
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0
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0.0000
19880
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0
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0.0000
19870
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0
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0.0000
19860
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0
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0.0000
19850
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0
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0.0000
19840
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0
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0.0000
19830
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0
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0.0000
19820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19815468
(-527 from 1980)
6
(-1 from 1980)
0.00032
19804941
(-390 from 1978)
7
No change from 1978
0.00038
19790
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19784551
First SSA data recorded
7
First SSA data recorded
0.00041
19770
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0
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0.0000
19760
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0
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0.0000
19750
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0.0000
19740
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0.0000
19730
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0.0000
19720
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0.0000
19710
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0.0000
19700
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0
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0.0000
19690
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0
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0.0000
19680
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0.0000
19670
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0.0000
19660
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0.0000
19650
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19640
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19620
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19610
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19600
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0.0000
19590
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19580
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19570
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19560
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19520
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19510
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19490
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19400
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19390
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19380
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19370
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19360
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19340
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19330
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19310
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19300
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19290
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19280
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19270
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19260
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19250
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19240
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19230
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19220
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19210
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19200
No SSA data
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19190
No SSA data
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19180
No SSA data
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19170
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19160
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19150
No SSA data
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19120
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0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Koa

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#3102021#2272022#2232023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#8252021#3902022#3262023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#5022021#3352022#2622023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#382021#712022#192023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#3192021#3252022#2892023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#3802021#2172022#1942023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#6212021#2872022#2892023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#4642021#3622022#2972023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#3042021#1792022#2502023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#5682021#3822022#3472023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#6812021#3472022#3782023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#10202021#6022022#6812023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#5632021#3922022#2692023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#6682021#4922022#4062023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#4332021#3172022#2912023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#4092021#4222022#3742023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#11132021#5012022#3012023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#3212021#2532022#1702023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#10762021#4322022#3712023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#7392021#4232022#3492023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#6882021#3032022#2142023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#5272021#3422022#4362023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#9372020#4702022#4292023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#4172021#3872022#2302023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#7572021#4282022#4702023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#7232021#4862022#4852023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#4812021#4332022#3522023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#7392021#5452022#3432023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3572019#3892022#1642023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#4362022#3042023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#5702021#6272022#5682023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#5842021#3302022#4442023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#8012021#3292023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#1762022#3312023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#5002020#4872022#3682023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#4032022#4312023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#3242020#2532023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3292022#4742023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#2922023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1672023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1732023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1882023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#6282023

Popularity Rankings for Koa in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#942021#972022#652023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#1142021#1222022#1062023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#4332021#2852022#1892023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#3532021#2562022#3042023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#4142021#3062022#3432023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#3932021#3852022#4082023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#5892019#4732020#4892021

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#9602020#4982022

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#9712021

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Koa a Name for Boys or Girls?

In contemporary use, Koa is chosen for both boys and girls, reflecting modern trends towards gender-neutral names.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Koa

Koa in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Koa Rothman (Surfer, born 1993): An American professional surfer who rides some of the world's biggest waves.
  • Koa Misi (Football Player, born 1987): A former American football linebacker who played for the Miami Dolphins in the NFL.
  • Koa Smith (Surfer, born 1995): An American surfer and model known for his impressive skills on the waves.
  • Koa Beck (Author, born 1986): An American author and former editor-in-chief of Jezebel, writing on feminist issues.
  • Koa Aloha (Poet, 1925–2001): A Hawaiian poet whose works celebrated the beauty and culture of Hawaii.
  • Koa Nakama (Swimmer, 1936–1998): A Japanese-American swimmer who competed in the Olympics and set multiple records.
  • Koa Kamaka (Historian, 1910–1985): A Hawaiian historian who documented the island's history and traditions.
  • Koa Leilani (Musician, 1942–2010): A Hawaiian musician who played a significant role in the popularization of Hawaiian music globally.
  • Koa Ridge ("Hawaii Five-0," TV Series): A fictional location often referenced in the series, showcasing the scenic and cultural beauty of Hawaii.
  • Koa ("Moana," 2016 Film): Refers to the Koa tree, significant in Polynesian culture and seen in the background of the film.
  • Koa ("Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom," 2018 Film): The name of a dinosaur species referenced in the park's exhibits.
  • "Koa" (2019 Novel by Kathi Daley): A mystery novel set in Hawaii, featuring a strong and determined protagonist.
  • Koa ("The Descendants," 2011 Film): A symbolic reference in the film representing the heritage and land of Hawaii.
  • Koa ("Hawaii," 2010 TV Series): A character who represents traditional Hawaiian values and struggles with modern influences.
  • Koa Bay (Hawaii, USA): A picturesque bay known for its stunning beaches and clear waters.
  • Koa Creek (Montana, USA): A serene creek offering beautiful landscapes and outdoor activities.
  • Koa Ridge (Hawaii, USA): A residential community known for its scenic views and modern amenities.
  • Koa Lake (British Columbia, Canada): A beautiful lake surrounded by lush forests and wildlife.
  • Koa Avenue (Honolulu, Hawaii, USA): A notable street lined with shops and restaurants in the Waikiki area.
  • Koa Woodlands (Texas, USA): A natural area known for its dense woodlands and hiking trails.
  • Koa Forest (Hawaii, USA): A dense forest known for its rich biodiversity and endemic species.

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