Kota vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Hebrew Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#652
Total SSA Count
423
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Sammy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kota Rank #2,047
Sam Rank #652

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 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

Sam ___

  • Sam James
  • Sam Lee
  • Sam Alexander
  • Sam William
  • Sam Cole
  • Sam David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kota

Koda Ryu Kai Hana Suki

If you choose Sam

Jack Lucy Ella Tom Lily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kota or Sam more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Kota at #2047 in the United States.

What do Kota and Sam mean?

Kota means "great happiness" (Japanese origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kota and Sam boy or girl names?

Kota is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.

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