Amelia vs Koa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Koa

Boy #292 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"warrior, brave one"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian American Pacific Islander

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#292
Total SSA Count
1,145
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ko

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Koa Rank #292

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #292 for Koa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Koa ___

  • Koa James
  • Koa Bear
  • Koa River
  • Koa Lee
  • Koa Stone
  • Koa Reed

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Koa

Kai Leilani Malia Noa Hana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Koa more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Koa at #292 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Koa mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Koa means "warrior, brave one" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Amelia and Koa boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Koa is primarily a boy name.

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