Koa
Hawaiian · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Koa
Koa means "warrior" or "brave" in Hawaiian, derived from the Hawaiian language where it also refers to a type of acacia tree native to Hawaii.
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Etymology
Koa means "warrior" or "brave" in Hawaiian, derived from the Hawaiian language where it also refers to a type of acacia tree native to Hawaii. The name is primarily used in Hawaiian culture and has gained popularity in Hawaii and among Hawaiian diaspora communities, reflecting both the warrior tradition and natural heritage of the Hawaiian people.
Koa currently ranks #269 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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