The baby name Koah is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KOH-ah (commonly) — IPA: /ˈkoʊ.ɑ/ or /ˈkoʊə/.
The baby name Koah is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KOH-ah (commonly) — IPA: /ˈkoʊ.ɑ/ or /ˈkoʊə/.
Koah is Hawaiian, Hebrew in Origin.
Koah is a modern given name most commonly linked to Hawaiian Koa, a word meaning “warrior,” “brave,” and the prized acacia koa tree used for canoes and instruments - symbols of courage and resilience. Pronounced KO-uh, Koah functions as a unisex choice and has gained traction in English-speaking countries in the 21st century alongside other nature-leaning, vowel-rich names. While Koa is the older Hawaiian form, Koah appears as a stylistic spelling that preserves the same sound.
Some parents also connect Koah to Hebrew koach/ko’ach (כֹּחַ), “strength” or “power,” a meaning occasionally rendered as Koah in simplified transliteration. Variants and related forms include Koa (Hawaiian standard), Koʻa (with the ʻokina in Hawaiian orthography), and Koach in Hebrew contexts; lookalikes include Noah/Noa, though they are etymologically separate. Compact and elemental, Koah blends martial bravery with natural vigor.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Boys | 2025 | #1 | — | 836 |
| GH | 0 | #248 | 1 | 5,396 | |
| Canada | Boys | 2024 | #291 | 16 | 2,588 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #359 | 3 | 8,138 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #465 | 2 | 10,523 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #631 | 2 | 18,916 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #693 | 201 | 7,044 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #880 | 37 | 8,487 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,069 | 4 | 24,821 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,181 | 2 | 25,439 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Koah is popular in 8 countries — most recent births per country:
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