Ama vs Kota

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kota

Boy #2,047 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great happiness"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese American Native American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,047
Total SSA Count
74
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ama Rank #6,604
Kota Rank #2,047

Kota is more popular, ranked #2047 vs #6604 for Ama.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ama ___

  • Ama Rose
  • Ama Grace
  • Ama Joy
  • Ama Pearl
  • Ama Adwoa
  • Ama Kofi

Kota ___

  • Kota James
  • Kota Lee
  • Kota Ren
  • Kota Kai
  • Kota Ryu
  • Kota Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ama

Kofi Kwame Adjoa Abena Kojo

If you choose Kota

Koda Ryu Kai Hana Suki

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ama or Kota more popular?

Kota is more popular, ranked #2047 compared to Ama at #6604 in the United States.

What do Ama and Kota mean?

Ama means "born on Saturday" (Akan origin). Kota means "great happiness" (Japanese origin).

Are Ama and Kota boy or girl names?

Ama is primarily a girl name. Kota is primarily a boy name.

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