Ames vs Kota

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #2,047 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great happiness"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese American Native American

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Ames Rank #2,018

Kota Rank #2,047

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #2047 for Kota.

Is Ames or Kota more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Kota at #2047 in the United States.

What do Ames and Kota mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Kota means "great happiness" (Japanese origin).

Are Ames and Kota boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Kota is primarily a boy name.