Dallas 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

Dallas Rank #243
Koa Rank #292

Dallas is more popular, ranked #243 vs #292 for Koa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dallas ___

  • Dallas James
  • Dallas Wyatt
  • Dallas Cole
  • Dallas Reid
  • Dallas Hunter
  • Dallas Lee

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 Dallas

Austin Denver Weston Savannah Cheyenne

If you choose Koa

Kai Leilani Malia Noa Hana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dallas or Koa more popular?

Dallas is more popular, ranked #243 compared to Koa at #292 in the United States.

What do Dallas and Koa mean?

Dallas means "meadow dwelling, water meadow" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Koa means "warrior, brave one" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Dallas and Koa boy or girl names?

Dallas is primarily a boy name. Koa is primarily a boy name.

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