Koa
Meaning: Warrior or brave one
Origin: Hawaiian
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #263
Total births: 556
History: Koa surged in the 2010s as a Pacific Islander name in Australia. The Hawaiian wood's name connects to Australia's Pacific connections. Koa represents Australia's Polynesian cultural links.
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Look at the data
Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2025) | #50 |
| Babies named Koa in 2025 | 144 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 556 |
| Peak year | 2025 (144 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #50 |
| Years in records | 2021–2025 (5 years of data) |
Frequently asked about Koa
What does the name Koa mean?
Koa means “Warrior or brave one” from Hawaiian roots.
What is the origin of the name Koa?
Koa has Hawaiian origin. The traditional meaning is “Warrior or brave one”.
How popular is Koa in Australia?
Koa ranked #50 in Australia in 2025 — given to 144 babies that year.
When was Koa most popular?
Koa peaked in 2025 with 144 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Koa a boy or girl name?
Koa is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Koas in registered births are male.
How long has Koa been recorded in Australia?
Koa appears in birth records in Australia across 5 years — from 2021 through 2025.