Koa vs Ao

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Koa

Boy #292 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"warrior, brave one"

Origin: Hawaiian

Hawaiian American Pacific Islander

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Boy #14,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blue, blue-green"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese Chinese Maori

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Koa Rank #292

Ao Rank #14,516

Koa is more popular, ranked #292 vs #14516 for Ao.

Is Koa or Ao more popular?

Koa is more popular, ranked #292 compared to Ao at #14516 in the United States.

What do Koa and Ao mean?

Koa means "warrior, brave one" (Hawaiian origin). Ao means "blue, blue-green" (Japanese origin).

Are Koa and Ao boy or girl names?

Koa is primarily a boy name. Ao is primarily a boy name.