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Nakoa

♀ Girl

Pronounced nah-KOH-ah /nɑˈkoʊ.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Hawaiian na koa, 'the warriors; the brave/fearless/bold ones'; used for both sexesLow

In 30 seconds: The warriors; the brave ones: Nakoa is Hawaiian. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'nah-KOH-ah'). Used for both sexes.
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Origin LowHawaiian
MeaningFrom the Hawaiian na koa, 'the warriors; the brave/fearless/bold ones'; used for both sexes
U.S. rank (2025)#12788 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 75

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420102025

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

Nakoa comes from the Hawaiian na koa, 'the warriors; the brave/fearless/bold ones'; used for both sexes (we note this). A lyrical, modern name (here for a girl; slug distinguished; said 'nah-KOH-ah').

In the U.S. it appears in Hawaiian families. Rare, the-warriors at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Nakoa means 'the warriors; the brave/fearless ones' in Hawaiian (na koa) — a lyrical, modern name, used for both sexes (said 'nah-KOH-ah').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Nakoa — Hawaiian; unisex

Variations

NakoahNakua

Nicknames

Koa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nakoa mean?

Nakoa is Hawaiian for 'the warriors; the brave/fearless ones' (na koa); used for both sexes; here for a girl.

How do you pronounce Nakoa?

It's said nah-KOH-ah /nɑˈkoʊ.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Nakoa a boy or girl name?

Nakoa is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Nakoa?

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

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