Koah
Gender: Mostly Boy
Meaning: Warrior or brave one
Origin: Hawaiian
Popularity: Ranked #912 in 2025 with 260 babies born.
History: Koah surged in the 2020s as a unique nature-influenced name. The name has Aboriginal Australian connections meaning 'strength.' Koah represents global naming influences reaching American shores.
Similar names: koa, kaashi, kahli, kahri, kash, kasha, kashh, kashi
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Koah? About 1 in 10,703 babies born in 2025 were named Koah, or roughly 0.9 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Koah
What does the name Koah mean?
Koah means “Warrior or brave one” from Hawaiian roots.
What is the origin of the name Koah?
Koah has Hawaiian origin. The traditional meaning is “Warrior or brave one”.
How popular is Koah?
Koah ranked #912 in 2025 — given to 260 babies that year.
When was Koah most popular?
Koah peaked in 2025 with 260 babies registered that year.
Is Koah a boy or girl name?
Koah is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 89% of Koahs are boys and 11% are girls.
Is the name Koah rising or falling in popularity?
Koah has risen 15145 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #16057 in 2020 to #912 in 2025.
How long has Koah been recorded?
Koah appears in birth records across 20 years — from 2005 through 2025.