Jay vs Koa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

American English South Asian Universal

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Boy #292 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"warrior, brave one"

Origin: Hawaiian

Hawaiian American Pacific Islander

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Jay Rank #397

Koa Rank #292

Koa is more popular, ranked #292 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Jay or Koa more popular?

Koa is more popular, ranked #292 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jay and Koa mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Koa means "warrior, brave one" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Jay and Koa boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Koa is primarily a boy name.