Koa vs Zachary

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

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Zachary

Boy #194 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God has remembered"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American French Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#194
Total SSA Count
1,835
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zach, Zack, Zac

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Koa Rank #292
Zachary Rank #194

Zachary is more popular, ranked #194 vs #292 for Koa.

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

Zachary ___

  • Zachary James
  • Zachary Thomas
  • Zachary Michael
  • Zachary Alexander
  • Zachary Ryan
  • Zachary David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Koa

Kai Leilani Malia Noa Hana

If you choose Zachary

Nathan Caleb Joshua Hannah Rachel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Koa or Zachary more popular?

Zachary is more popular, ranked #194 compared to Koa at #292 in the United States.

What do Koa and Zachary mean?

Koa means "warrior, brave one" (Hawaiian origin). Zachary means "God has remembered" (Hebrew origin).

Are Koa and Zachary boy or girl names?

Koa is primarily a boy name. Zachary is primarily a boy name.

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