Kota
Meaning
"great happiness"
Origin: Japanese
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #2,047
- Total SSA Count
- 74
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Casual
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"great happiness"
Origin: Japanese
"white, fair-complexioned"
Origin: Old English
Kota is more popular, ranked #2047 vs #2108 for Whit.
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Kota is more popular, ranked #2047 compared to Whit at #2108 in the United States.
Kota means "great happiness" (Japanese origin). Whit means "white, fair-complexioned" (Old English origin).
Kota is primarily a boy name. Whit is primarily a boy name.