Koah
Koah is a boy's name of Hawaiian origin.
Meaning
Warrior, brave, or strong; koa tree.
Origin and history
Koah is a contemporary variant of the Hawaiian name Koa, meaning warrior or brave, or possibly derived as a modern blend related to Noah. The name has seen a rapid increase in U.S. popularity in recent years. It offers a soft yet strong phonetic appeal to modern parents.
Popularity in the United States
1,279 babies in the United States have been named Koah since 1880. It ranks #3425 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1099.
States where it is most popular
- CA (19 %)
- TX (15.1 %)
- FL (8.3 %)
- GA (8 %)
- OH (6.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 32 |
| 2010-2019 | 293 |
| 2020-2029 | 954 |
Fun facts
- It is widely considered a respelling of the traditional Hawaiian name Koa, which refers to both a warrior and a native hardwood tree.
- The name Koah has surged in usage in the United States primarily during the 2020s.