Koah
Every Koah since 2005 — 1,438 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Koah
Koah is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #912 in 2025 with 260 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2005, 1,438 American babies have been named Koah — about 89% boys and 11% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 311 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Koah stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Koah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 51 | #3,150 | 260 | #912 |
| 2024 | 37 | #4,006 | 201 | #1,084 |
| 2023 | 24 | #5,323 | 197 | #1,092 |
| 2022 | 13 | #8,293 | 147 | #1,298 |
| 2021 | 9 | #10,725 | 76 | #1,974 |
| 2020 | 5 | #16,408 | 73 | #1,972 |
| 2019 | 8 | #11,928 | 62 | #2,247 |
| 2018 | 6 | #14,814 | 36 | #3,208 |
| 2017 | 6 | #15,092 | 41 | #2,923 |
| 2016 | — | — | 38 | #3,095 |
| 2015 | — | — | 24 | #4,240 |
| 2014 | — | — | 28 | #3,739 |
| 2013 | — | — | 16 | #5,543 |
| 2012 | — | — | 12 | #6,853 |
| 2011 | — | — | 16 | #5,570 |
| 2010 | — | — | 20 | #4,773 |
| 2009 | — | — | 8 | #9,500 |
| 2008 | — | — | 13 | #6,614 |
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| 2006 | — | — | 5 | #13,146 |
| 2005 | — | — | 6 | #10,872 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Koah in 2025?
Koah ranked #912 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 260 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Koah?
1,438 babies have been named Koah in the United States since 2005, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Koah most popular?
Koah peaked in 2025, when 311 newborns received the name.
Is Koah a boy or girl name?
Koah is used for both: about 11% of babies named Koah have been girls and 89% boys.
Is the name Koah rising or falling?
Koah is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.