Kosta

♂ Boy

Pronounced KOH-stah /ˈkoʊ.stɑ/Medium

Meaning: A Greek short form of Konstantinos (Constantine) — from Latin constans, 'steadfast, constant, firm'Medium

In 30 seconds: Steadfast, constant: Kosta shortens Konstantinos — 'steadfast'. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'KOH-stah').

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Origin MediumGreek, Latin

MeaningA Greek short form of Konstantinos (Constantine) — from Latin constans, 'steadfast, constant, firm'

U.S. rank (2024)#5774 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 406

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Kosta is a Greek short form of Konstantinos — the Greek form of Constantine, from Latin constans, 'steadfast, constant, firm'. The name honors Constantine the Great, the first Christian Roman emperor. A crisp, classic Greek name (said 'KOH-stah'; also Kostas; nickname Kosti).

In the U.S. it appears in Greek families. Rare, steadfast-and-constant at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Constantine means 'steadfast, constant, firm' (Latin constans) — Kosta is the warm Greek short form of Konstantinos, crisp and classic (said 'KOH-stah').

Overall data confidence 70%

Behind the Name — Kostas — root etymology

Variations

KostasKonstantinosCosta

Nicknames

Kosti

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kosta mean?

Kosta shortens Konstantinos (Constantine) — Latin 'steadfast, constant'.

How do you pronounce Kosta?

It's said KOH-stah /ˈkoʊ.stɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kosta a boy or girl name?

Kosta is a boy's name.

How popular is Kosta?

Kosta is a rare name in the U.S.