Charlotte 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

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Koa Rank #292

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #292 for Koa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

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 Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Koa

Kai Leilani Malia Noa Hana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Koa more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Koa at #292 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Koa mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Koa means "warrior, brave one" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Charlotte and Koa boy or girl names?

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

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