Kota

Boy name

Kota has been given to 1,205 babies in the U.S. since 1985. It peaked in 2025.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,205

Peak year

2025 (107 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1985

10-year trend

▲ +161%

Gender split

13% girls / 87% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Kota — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Koragirl

9,541 babies since 1942

Koaboy

8,548 babies since 1978

Kodaboy

7,573 babies since 1984

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Kota.

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Croixboy

1,201 babies since 1987

Aarivboy

1,201 babies since 2007

Pinchasboy

1,199 babies since 1970

Nakoaboy

1,212 babies since 1977

Kassiusboy

1,197 babies since 2001

FAQ

How popular is the name Kota?

Kota has been given to 1,205 babies in the U.S. since 1985. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Kota peak?

Kota peaked in 2025, when 107 babies were given the name.

Is Kota a girl or boy name?

Kota is primarily a boy name (87% of babies named Kota are boys).

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