Nkosi

Boy name

Nkosi has been given to 381 babies in the U.S. since 1972. It peaked in 2001.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

381

Peak year

2001 (46 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1972

10-year trend

▲ +17%

Gender split

2% girls / 98% boys

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

381 babies since 1991

382 babies since 1973

382 babies since 1976

382 babies since 1980

382 babies since 1989

382 babies since 1990

380 babies since 1880

380 babies since 1953

How popular is the name Nkosi?

Nkosi has been given to 381 babies in the U.S. since 1972. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Nkosi peak?

Nkosi peaked in 2001, when 46 babies were given the name.

Is Nkosi a girl or boy name?

Nkosi is primarily a boy name (98% of babies named Nkosi are boys).

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