Koah
How to say it: KOH-uh · /ˈkoʊə/
Variant of Koa meaning 'warrior' - modern American spelling influenced by Noah, used since 2010s.
Koah was the 247th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 260 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 8.1-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #71 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #247 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 260 |
| Share of births | 1 in 2,151 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×8.1 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #71 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,436 among boys’ names, 0 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Koah appeared within recent decades and has never been stronger. The 2020s mark its high point so far, with further growth likely ahead.
What goes with it
Crisp consonants give it a strong natural energy. Koda shares its style and Ko makes an easy short form.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Koah is about 1 in 90.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
In France: #2,436 for boys in 2025.
Ireland: #420.
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