Kyle vs Koa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kyle

Boy #440 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait, channel"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (caol)

Scottish English Irish American

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Boy #292 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"warrior, brave one"

Origin: Hawaiian

Hawaiian American Pacific Islander

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Kyle Rank #440

Koa Rank #292

Koa is more popular, ranked #292 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Kyle or Koa more popular?

Koa is more popular, ranked #292 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Koa mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Koa means "warrior, brave one" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Kyle and Koa boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Koa is primarily a boy name.