Hayes vs Koa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hayes

Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

English Irish American

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Boy #292 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"warrior, brave one"

Origin: Hawaiian

Hawaiian American Pacific Islander

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Hayes Rank #160

Koa Rank #292

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 vs #292 for Koa.

Is Hayes or Koa more popular?

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 compared to Koa at #292 in the United States.

What do Hayes and Koa mean?

Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin). Koa means "warrior, brave one" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Hayes and Koa boy or girl names?

Hayes is primarily a boy name. Koa is primarily a boy name.