Kota vs Sai

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

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Popularity Comparison

Kota Rank #2,047
Sai Rank #2,155

Kota is more popular, ranked #2047 vs #2155 for Sai.

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

Sai ___

  • Sai Ram
  • Sai Krishna
  • Sai Dev
  • Sai Raj
  • Sai Prakash

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kota

Koda Ryu Kai Hana Suki

If you choose Sai

Ananya Arjun Priya Rohan Divya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kota or Sai more popular?

Kota is more popular, ranked #2047 compared to Sai at #2155 in the United States.

What do Kota and Sai mean?

Kota means "great happiness" (Japanese origin). Sai means "victory, prosperity" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Kota and Sai boy or girl names?

Kota is primarily a boy name. Sai is primarily a boy name.

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