UK boy's name
Kojo
A boy's name of Ghanaian origin meaning "born on Monday".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kojo is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kojo popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4270, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 8 births.
This profile covers 108 England and Wales registrations across 21 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 107 living people in the UK are called Kojo. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kojo ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2020, when 8 boys were registered as Kojo.
- • About 107 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kojo as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4270
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2020
8 births
Estimated living
107
2026
Meaning
What does Kojo mean?
The name Kojo originated from the Akan language spoken by the Akan people of Ghana and other parts of West Africa. The name dates back several centuries and has its roots in the Twi dialect of the Akan language.
Kojo is derived from the Akan word "kojo," which means "born on Monday." In the Akan culture, each day of the week is associated with a specific name, and children are traditionally given names based on the day they were born. This naming tradition reflects the importance of time and the cycle of days in the Akan belief system.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kojo can be found in the "Akan Traditions and History" compiled by J.G. Christaller in the late 19th century. This work documents the naming practices and cultural traditions of the Akan people, including the significance of the name Kojo.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Kojo. One of the most famous was Kojo Tsikata (1939-2022), a Ghanaian diplomat and politician who served as a close advisor to former Ghanaian President Jerry Rawlings. Tsikata played a significant role in shaping the country's foreign policy during Rawlings' administration.
Another prominent figure with the name Kojo was Kojo Anu (1934-2007), a renowned Ghanaian writer and educator. Anu's works, including his novel "The Fallen Citadel," explored themes of cultural identity, tradition, and the impact of colonialism on Ghanaian society.
In the world of sports, Kojo Poku (born 1981) is a former professional soccer player from Ghana who played as a midfielder for various clubs in Europe, including Manchester City and Queens Park Rangers in England.
Kojo Kyereh-Mensah (born 1996) is a contemporary Ghanaian professional soccer player who currently plays as a midfielder for Bundesliga club SC Freiburg and the Ghanaian national team.
Another notable figure with the name Kojo was Kojo Bentsi-Enchill (1904-1980), a Ghanaian jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge on the International Court of Justice in The Hague, Netherlands, from 1967 to 1976.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kojo over time
The chart below shows babies named Kojo registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kojo, the clearest high point is 2020. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kojo by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kojo was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3729 | 20 | 4 |
| 2010s | #3840 | 35 | 8 |
| 2000s | #2433 | 36 | 6 |
| 1990s | #1896 | 17 | 3 |
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- Kai 24,432
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- Kayden 8,305
- Kevin 7,927
- Kane 7,149
- Kaiden 5,762
- Kieron 4,547
- Kacper 4,366
- Kye 4,012
- Kit 3,529
FAQ
Kojo: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kojo in the UK right now?
In 2024, Kojo was ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Kojo most popular?
The peak year on record was 2020, with 8 babies registered as Kojo in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kojo?
A boy's name of Ghanaian origin meaning "born on Monday".
How many people are called Kojo in the UK?
A total of 108 babies have been registered as Kojo across the 21 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.