Kova
Gender: Mostly Girl
Meaning: Warrior or brave one
Origin: Hawaiian
Popularity: Ranked #5164 in 2025 with 25 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Koa. Shares the meaning 'Warrior or brave one.'
Similar names: kovan, koa, kovey, kovie, keva, khoa, kiva, knoa
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Kova? About 1 in 97,897 babies born in 2025 were named Kova, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Kova
What does the name Kova mean?
Kova means “Warrior or brave one” from Hawaiian roots.
What is the origin of the name Kova?
Kova has Hawaiian origin. The traditional meaning is “Warrior or brave one”.
How popular is Kova?
Kova ranked #5099 in 2025 — given to 25 babies that year.
When was Kova most popular?
Kova peaked in 2019 with 35 babies registered that year.
Is Kova a boy or girl name?
Kova is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 40% of Kovas are boys and 60% are girls.
Is the name Kova rising or falling in popularity?
Kova has risen 373 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #5472 in 2020 to #5099 in 2025.
How long has Kova been recorded?
Kova appears in birth records across 10 years — from 2016 through 2025.