Riley vs Koa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Boy #292 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"warrior, brave one"

Origin: Hawaiian

Hawaiian American Pacific Islander

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Riley Rank #229

Koa Rank #292

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 vs #292 for Koa.

Is Riley or Koa more popular?

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 compared to Koa at #292 in the United States.

What do Riley and Koa mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Koa means "warrior, brave one" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Riley and Koa boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Koa is primarily a boy name.