Koa vs Suri

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

All Clear

Suri

Girl #1,627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"princess"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Persian Japanese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,627
Total SSA Count
127
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Su

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Koa Rank #292
Suri Rank #1,627

Koa is more popular, ranked #292 vs #1627 for Suri.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Koa ___

  • Koa James
  • Koa Bear
  • Koa River
  • Koa Lee
  • Koa Stone
  • Koa Reed

Suri ___

  • Suri Grace
  • Suri Jade
  • Suri Mae
  • Suri Elise
  • Suri Noelle
  • Suri Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Koa

Kai Leilani Malia Noa Hana

If you choose Suri

Mia Luca Zara Kai Isla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Koa or Suri more popular?

Koa is more popular, ranked #292 compared to Suri at #1627 in the United States.

What do Koa and Suri mean?

Koa means "warrior, brave one" (Hawaiian origin). Suri means "princess" (Hebrew origin).

Are Koa and Suri boy or girl names?

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

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