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Koy
Pronounced KOY /ΛkΙΙͺ/High
Meaning: A short modern name from a surname (variously of English/Dutch origin); also echoes Japanese 'koi', the carp; not firmly fixedLow
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Koy is a short modern name drawn from a surname (variously traced to English, Dutch, or other roots, with meanings not firmly settled) and brushing the Japanese koi, the carp. Used especially in the American South, it reads as crisp and contemporary; we present its threads honestly.
It registers thinly in recent records. Rare, sleek, and modern.
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Koy Detmer (1973-)American NFL quarterback who played as backup for the Philadelphia Eagles
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Koy mean?
Koy is a short modern name from a surname; its meaning isn't firmly fixed, and it echoes Japanese 'koi', the carp β we flag it as uncertain.
How do you pronounce Koy?
It's said KOY /ΛkΙΙͺ/ β a single syllable.
Is Koy a boy or girl name?
Koy is a boy's name.
How popular is Koy?
Koy is a rare name in the U.S.