Koa vs Jay

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 #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

American English South Asian Universal

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Koa Rank #292

Jay Rank #397

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

Is Koa or Jay more popular?

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

What do Koa and Jay mean?

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

Are Koa and Jay boy or girl names?

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