The baby name Kosey is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KOH-see (/ˈkoʊsi/).
The baby name Kosey is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KOH-see (/ˈkoʊsi/).
Kosey is in Origin.
Kosey is a rare, cross-cultural given name. In English-speaking settings it is often treated as a creative respelling adjacent to Casey, the Anglicized Irish surname-name from Cathasaigh meaning vigilant or watchful; this path makes Kosey a modern, unisex choice with sparse historical records but familiar sound.
In West Africa, Kosey can reflect an Anglicized rendering of Kosi/Kossi, the Ewe day name for a boy born on Sunday, and it sits alongside related Akan forms such as Kwesi, Kwasi, and Akwasi. Under this origin, the meaning points to Sunday birth and the virtues traditionally associated with that day. Documented variants include Kosi, Kossi, Kwesi/Kwasi, Casey/Kasey/Kacey, and the Japanese name Kosei (distinct in spelling and meaning). Nicknames may include Ko or Kos. Overall usage remains uncommon, with pockets of popularity in Ghanaian and diaspora communities.
Kosey is exceptionally rare. There are only 16 recorded uses on record, spread over 10 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #738 | 2 | 17,960 |
| TN | 0 | #864 | 2 | 13,765 | |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,181 | 2 | 25,439 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,232 | 3 | 20,130 | |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Kosey is popular in 10 countries — most recent births per country:
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