Koah
Boy name · 20 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Koah: 20 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 5 births in 2021.
Koah is a name of Hebrew origin, thought to be a variant of Coah, meaning "to pierce" or "to engrave," though it also appears in Hawaiian contexts where it can mean "brave" or "fearless." In the Old Testament, Koah is a minor figure listed among the descendants of Judah, though no famous bearers have achieved widespread renown. The name shares its root with the biblical place-name Koa, mentioned in the Book of Ezekiel as a region or people group. A notable variant is the more common spelling Coah, while Koah has seen occasional modern use as a distinctive, strong-sounding choice that echoes the popularity of other short, vowel-heavy names like Noah and Koa.
Boy 5 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20215 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #5605 babies
- Total births
- 20since 2019
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y