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Kohana

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Pronounced koh-HAH-nah /koʊˈhɑ.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: A name used in several cultures, variously Japanese ('a little flower', ko, 'little', + hana, 'flower') and Lakota Sioux ('swift; fast'); routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A little flower; swift: Kohana is Japanese/Lakota. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'koh-HAH-nah').
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Origin LowJapanese, Lakota
MeaningA name used in several cultures, variously Japanese ('a little flower', ko, 'little', + hana, 'flower') and Lakota Sioux ('swift; fast'); routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2025)#9192 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 222

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200920022025

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

Kohana is a name used in several cultures, variously Japanese ('a little flower', ko, 'little', + hana, 'flower') and Lakota Sioux ('swift; fast'; routes uncertain, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'koh-HAH-nah').

In the U.S. it appears in Japanese and Native American families. Rare, a-little-flower at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Kohana is used in several cultures, variously Japanese ('a little flower', ko + hana) and Lakota Sioux ('swift; fast') — a lyrical, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'koh-HAH-nah').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Kohana — routes uncertain

Variations

KohanahCohana

Nicknames

Hana

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kohana mean?

Kohana is variously Japanese ('a little flower') and Lakota ('swift'); the routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Kohana?

It's said koh-HAH-nah /koʊˈhɑ.nɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Kohana a boy or girl name?

Kohana is a girl's name.

How popular is Kohana?

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

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