Kota vs Lyon

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
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Popularity Comparison

Kota Rank #2,047
Lyon Rank #1,890

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 vs #2047 for Kota.

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

Lyon ___

  • Lyon James
  • Lyon Alexander
  • Lyon Thomas
  • Lyon William
  • Lyon Cole
  • Lyon Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kota

Koda Ryu Kai Hana Suki

If you choose Lyon

Sienna Paris Rowan Celeste Austen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kota or Lyon more popular?

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 compared to Kota at #2047 in the United States.

What do Kota and Lyon mean?

Kota means "great happiness" (Japanese origin). Lyon means "lion" (French/Latin origin).

Are Kota and Lyon boy or girl names?

Kota is primarily a boy name. Lyon is primarily a boy name.

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