Baby Name Popularity Profile

Koa

Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Koa.

National Rank (2025)

#269

All-Time Peak Rank

#269 (2025)

Total U.S. Births

7,702

Unisex Distribution 90.1% Boy / 9.9% Girl Balance: Overwhelmingly Male

        💡 The Koa Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
    

📖 The Story Behind Koa

According to SSA data, Koa achieved its highest historical rank of #269 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 1,281 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 690.7%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 34 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Koa scaled historically over the last century:

5-Year Trajectory Velocity Fast Rising

10-Year Decadal Shift Change +690.7% Growth

18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 1,281 Births in 2025

Years in Top 100

0 yrs

Registry Appearance Streak

34 Years

Historical Volatility Stable Profile

Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes

1880s: 0

1890s: 0

1900s: 0

1910s: 0

1920s: 0

1930s: 0

1940s: 0

1950s: 0

1960s: 0

1970s: 7

1980s: 13

1990s: 96

2000s: 432

2010s: 1,648

2020s: 5,506

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Koa

Letter Count 3 Letters

Spelling Complexity Easy

Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 0.2% of SSA names. Starts with K, a letter used by only 7.8% of SSA names.

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking Local Zone State Hawaii

Strongest Geographic Region Footprint South

States with Core Active Data 45 States Regions

State Region	2025 Absolute Rank	Total Historical Births	Peak Year	5-Year Velocity
Hawaii	#30	355	2023	Insufficient historical volume
Nevada	#145	101	2025	Insufficient historical volume
Arizona	#270	238	2023	Insufficient historical volume
Utah	#204	158	2022	Insufficient historical volume
California	#221	1,631	2022	+57.9% Growth
Washington	#332	233	2024	Insufficient historical volume
Florida	#247	490	2024	+107.5% Growth
Oregon	#303	111	2024	Insufficient historical volume
Colorado	#287	137	2024	Insufficient historical volume
Idaho	#227	40	2022	Insufficient historical volume
New Mexico	#206	51	2023	Insufficient historical volume
Delaware	#192	18	2023	Insufficient historical volume
Georgia	#193	222	2025	Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina	#210	227	2025	Insufficient historical volume
Alaska	#156	11	2025	Insufficient historical volume
Texas	#298	564	2025	+403.8% Growth
Virginia	#232	153	2024	Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma	#287	85	2023	Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina	#184	87	2025	Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee	#317	126	2023	Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana	#301	94	2023	Insufficient historical volume
Maryland	#293	75	2025	Insufficient historical volume
Alabama	#247	91	2025	Insufficient historical volume
Indiana	#333	105	2025	Insufficient historical volume
Ohio	#292	181	2025	Insufficient historical volume
Missouri	#275	87	2025	Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi	#248	49	2024	Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska	#316	28	2022	Insufficient historical volume
Kansas	#254	38	2025	Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky	#312	61	2023	Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut	#311	38	2025	Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania	#309	172	2025	Insufficient historical volume
Michigan	#309	120	2025	Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin	#349	63	2023	Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey	#458	83	2024	Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota	#439	53	2024	Insufficient historical volume
Illinois	#340	141	2025	Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas	#259	27	2025	Insufficient historical volume
Iowa	#384	33	2022	Insufficient historical volume
South Dakota	Unranked	8	2023	Insufficient historical volume
New York	#459	170	2025	Insufficient historical volume
West Virginia	Unranked	20	2023	Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts	#352	50	2023	Insufficient historical volume
Montana	#214	6	2025	Insufficient historical volume
Maine	#222	6	2025	Insufficient historical volume

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