Kovu vs Lijah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kovu

Boy #6,060 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"scar"

Origin: Swahili

African American Contemporary

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Boy #5,952 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew (from Elijah)

Hebrew English American

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Kovu Rank #6,060

Lijah Rank #5,952

Lijah is more popular, ranked #5952 vs #6060 for Kovu.

Is Kovu or Lijah more popular?

Lijah is more popular, ranked #5952 compared to Kovu at #6060 in the United States.

What do Kovu and Lijah mean?

Kovu means "scar" (Swahili origin). Lijah means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew (from Elijah) origin).

Are Kovu and Lijah boy or girl names?

Kovu is primarily a boy name. Lijah is primarily a boy name.