Asa vs Koa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asa

Boy #475 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"healer, physician"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Scandinavian Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#475
Total SSA Count
645
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ace

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Asa Rank #475
Koa Rank #292

Koa is more popular, ranked #292 vs #475 for Asa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Asa ___

  • Asa James
  • Asa William
  • Asa Elliott
  • Asa Benjamin
  • Asa Noah
  • Asa Theodore

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 Asa

Eli Naomi Jonah Lyra Ezra

If you choose Koa

Kai Leilani Malia Noa Hana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asa or Koa more popular?

Koa is more popular, ranked #292 compared to Asa at #475 in the United States.

What do Asa and Koa mean?

Asa means "healer, physician" (Hebrew origin). Koa means "warrior, brave one" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Asa and Koa boy or girl names?

Asa is primarily a boy name. Koa is primarily a boy name.

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