Berlin vs Koi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Berlin

Girl #2,852 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"small marsh, swampy area"

Origin: Old Slavic

Cultural Roots

American German European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,852
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Beri, Lin

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Koi

Boy #2,684 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"love, romantic feeling"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese American Hawaiian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,684
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Berlin Rank #2,852
Koi Rank #2,684

Koi is more popular, ranked #2684 vs #2852 for Berlin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Berlin ___

  • Berlin Rose
  • Berlin Grace
  • Berlin James
  • Berlin Rae
  • Berlin Skye
  • Berlin Wren

Koi ___

  • Koi River
  • Koi Blue
  • Koi James
  • Koi Lee
  • Koi Finn
  • Koi Reef

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Berlin

Vienna Paris London Milan Rome

If you choose Koi

Kai Reef Cove Marina River

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berlin or Koi more popular?

Koi is more popular, ranked #2684 compared to Berlin at #2852 in the United States.

What do Berlin and Koi mean?

Berlin means "small marsh, swampy area" (Old Slavic origin). Koi means "love, romantic feeling" (Japanese origin).

Are Berlin and Koi boy or girl names?

Berlin is primarily a girl name. Koi is primarily a boy name.

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