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Why parents love Koa- The meaning warrior/brave is powerfully aspirational.
- The koa tree is Hawaii's most sacred hardwood.
- Three letters with a warm, oceanic sound: KO-ah.
- Ukuleles are made from koa wood — musical DNA.
- It works for any gender.
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The vibe of Koa
warriorHawaiiankoa treehardwoodukulelebraveoceanvolcanic
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Origin & history of Koa
Hawaiian koa (warrior/brave / the koa tree, Acacia koa)
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Hawaiian / Polynesian roots
Koa comes from the Hawaiian meaning warrior or brave. The koa tree (Acacia koa) is Hawaii's most valuable native hardwood, traditionally used for outrigger canoes, surfboards, and ukuleles. In Hawaiian culture, koa warriors were the bravest fighters. The name has entered the US mainland charts.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Traditional Hawaiian name and word.
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Today
Koa remains a beloved choice, ranking #694 in the US. 7,124 babies have been named Koa since 1978.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Hawaiian Dictionary, SSA data
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How popular is Koa?
2024
peak year
The name Koa reached its peak in 2024, with 1,145 registrations (ranked #292). It first surfaced in U.S. records in 1978, roughly 46 years before its peak. Since the peak, the name has eased to around #694 today, averaging about 595 new babies per year. Koa has been trending upward in recent years. Across all years on record, approximately 7,124 American babies have carried this name.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
1,145
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #292)
(ranked #292)
595
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
5,950
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
7,124
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Koa9
Life path number
The Humanitarian
Compassion, wisdom and humanitarianism.
Koa's Life Path 1 is the pioneer's number — warrior pioneering. People named Koa tend to be brave, natural, and gifted at carving their own path.
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Carves own path✦
Warrior bravery◈
Koa-tree strength◎
Ukulele music♡
Ocean-wave arrivalK2
O6
A1
Sum: 9 → Life path 9
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Personality of Koa🌍
Compassionate soul
They carry the weight of the world with grace.
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Richly creative
Deep feeling translates into deep art.
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Old soul wisdom
They've always seemed wiser than their years.
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Unconditional love
Their love is vast and forgiving.
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