Koah

Koah - A very unique male name

Koah appeared on the charts for the first time in 2013 on position #3590. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Koah and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Koah? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Koah. The baby boy name Koah was given to 194 baby boys in 2025, ranking #961 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 7,558 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Koah peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 961.

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Koah is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Koah is currently topping the baby name charts in Louisiana at position #439 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,361.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Koah is where you live.

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Koah origin and meaning

Modern elaboration (American)

Built on Koa — the Hawaiian koa tree, whose name also means 'warrior, brave' — with a decorative -h, in the pattern of Noah; as an elaborated form it is not attested in its own right

Koah appeared in the US data in 2013, combining the Hawaiian name Koa — a native tree whose wood is prized, and a word meaning 'warrior' — with the -h ending of Noah and similar names. It has climbed very fast, reaching its highest point in 2025. The construction is recent and transparent rather than documented, so the credit goes to Koa.

Origin uncertain

Koah is a 4 letter name with 1 syllables.

To see famous people named Koah, pop culture references for the name Koah and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Koah

We've found the following names that sound similar to Koah, sorted by popularity.

Kai / Kash / Kasey / Koa / Kase / Kye / Kayce / Kace / Khai / Kay /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Koah

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Koah a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Koah?

1 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

KOH-ah · /ˈkoʊə/
A new name without one settled pronunciation; KOH-ah is the usual reading.

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Koa — The Hawaiian root name, a separate established name
• Noah — The biblical name whose spelling pattern it follows, a different name

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2013, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

Modern coinageNature

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Koah for Koa's Hawaiian strength softened into a Noah-like shape. It feels outdoorsy, gentle and current.

Worth knowing

• Constantly mistaken for Noah or Koa — the -h is silent distinction
• Very new (since 2013), so it may date as a 2020s fashion