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Koal

♂ Boy

Pronounced KOHL /ˈkoʊl/High

Meaning: A spelling of Cole, from an English surname/byname, 'coal-black; swarthy' (from col, 'coal'), also a short form of Nicholas; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Coal-black; swarthy: Koal is a spelling of Cole. Crisp and bold (said 'KOHL'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA spelling of Cole, from an English surname/byname, 'coal-black; swarthy' (from col, 'coal'), also a short form of Nicholas; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#10422 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 244

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200319912024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Koal is a spelling of Cole, from an English surname/byname, 'coal-black; swarthy' (from col, 'coal'), also a short form of Nicholas (routes layered). A crisp name (said 'KOHL').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, as a spelling of Cole. Rare, coal-black at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Koal is a spelling of Cole, 'coal-black; swarthy' from an English byname (from col, 'coal'), also a short form of Nicholas — a crisp choice (routes layered; said 'KOHL').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Koal — English; spelling of Cole; routes layered

Variations

ColeKole

Nicknames

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If you like Koal…

Cole— the standard spelling
Kole— a fellow spelling
Kohl— a companion spelling
Neal— lands in the same popularity range
Zeal— shares Koal's English roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Koal mean?

Koal is a spelling of Cole, 'coal-black; swarthy' from an English byname, also a short form of Nicholas. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Koal?

It's said KOHL /ˈkoʊl/ — one syllable.

Is Koal a boy or girl name?

Koal is a boy's name.

How popular is Koal?

Koal is a very rare name in the U.S.

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