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Koa vs Asa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Koa

Boy #292 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"warrior, brave one"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian American Pacific Islander

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#292
Total SSA Count
1,145
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Asa

Boy #475 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"healer, physician"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Scandinavian Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#475
Total SSA Count
645
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Koa Rank #292
Asa Rank #475

Koa is more popular, ranked #292 vs #475 for Asa.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Koa or Asa more popular?

Koa is more popular, ranked #292 compared to Asa at #475 in the United States.

What do Koa and Asa mean?

Koa means "warrior, brave one" (Hawaiian origin). Asa means "healer, physician" (Hebrew origin).

Are Koa and Asa boy or girl names?

Koa is primarily a boy name. Asa is primarily a boy name.

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