Kitai vs Kosta

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kitai

Boy #6,068 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"China, land of the Khitan"

Origin: Mongolian/Slavic

Cultural Roots

Russian Eastern European Science Fiction

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,068
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kai, Kit

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Kosta

Boy #5,916 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"constant, steadfast"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Greek Bulgarian Serbian Macedonian Russian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,916
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kos

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kitai Rank #6,068
Kosta Rank #5,916

Kosta is more popular, ranked #5916 vs #6068 for Kitai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kitai ___

  • Kitai Alexander
  • Kitai James
  • Kitai Marcus
  • Kitai Leo
  • Kitai Orion
  • Kitai River

Kosta ___

  • Kosta Alexander
  • Kosta Dmitri
  • Kosta Ivan
  • Kosta Lev
  • Kosta Mihai
  • Kosta Stefan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kitai

Zara Nova Atlas Kyra Cassia

If you choose Kosta

Niko Dmitri Petra Sonya Mila

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kitai or Kosta more popular?

Kosta is more popular, ranked #5916 compared to Kitai at #6068 in the United States.

What do Kitai and Kosta mean?

Kitai means "China, land of the Khitan" (Mongolian/Slavic origin). Kosta means "constant, steadfast" (Latin origin).

Are Kitai and Kosta boy or girl names?

Kitai is primarily a boy name. Kosta is primarily a boy name.

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