Josiyah vs Kofi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kofi

Boy #3,640 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"born on Friday"

Origin: Akan

Cultural Roots

Ghanaian West African African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,640
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ko

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Josiyah Rank #3,687
Kofi Rank #3,640

Kofi is more popular, ranked #3640 vs #3687 for Josiyah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Josiyah ___

  • Josiyah James
  • Josiyah Emmanuel
  • Josiyah David
  • Josiyah Alexander
  • Josiyah Lee
  • Josiyah Xavier

Kofi ___

  • Kofi James
  • Kofi Emmanuel
  • Kofi Alexander
  • Kofi Michael
  • Kofi David
  • Kofi Asante

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Josiyah

Elijah Isaiah Micah Zion Naomi

If you choose Kofi

Kwame Ama Esi Akua Kojo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Josiyah or Kofi more popular?

Kofi is more popular, ranked #3640 compared to Josiyah at #3687 in the United States.

What do Josiyah and Kofi mean?

Josiyah means "God supports, God heals" (Hebrew origin). Kofi means "born on Friday" (Akan origin).

Are Josiyah and Kofi boy or girl names?

Josiyah is primarily a boy name. Kofi is primarily a boy name.

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