Kota vs Lexa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kota

Boy #2,047 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great happiness"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese American Native American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,047
Total SSA Count
74
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kota Rank #2,047
Lexa Rank #6,376

Kota is more popular, ranked #2047 vs #6376 for Lexa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kota ___

  • Kota James
  • Kota Lee
  • Kota Ren
  • Kota Kai
  • Kota Ryu
  • Kota Alexander

Lexa ___

  • Lexa Grace
  • Lexa Mae
  • Lexa Jane
  • Lexa Rose
  • Lexa Quinn
  • Lexa Blue

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kota

Koda Ryu Kai Hana Suki

If you choose Lexa

Zara Finn Cora Dash Piper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kota or Lexa more popular?

Kota is more popular, ranked #2047 compared to Lexa at #6376 in the United States.

What do Kota and Lexa mean?

Kota means "great happiness" (Japanese origin). Lexa means "defender of mankind" (Greek origin).

Are Kota and Lexa boy or girl names?

Kota is primarily a boy name. Lexa is primarily a girl name.

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