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UK girl's name

Kosi

A feminine name of African origin meaning "born during migration".

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.

Kosi is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kosi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4843, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 4 births.

This profile covers 4 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2024 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.

Kosi is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 4 living people in the UK are called Kosi. 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

  • Kosi ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2024, when 4 girls were registered as Kosi.
  • About 4 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kosi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4843

2024

Births in 2024

4

Latest year

Peak year

2024

4 births

Estimated living

4

2026

Meaning

What does Kosi mean?

Kosi is a given name that has its origins in several cultures and languages around the world. The name is believed to have its roots in the Sanskrit language, where it means "sheath" or "container." It is also found in Slavic languages, particularly in Poland, where it is a diminutive form of the name Konstancja or Konstanty.

In Hindu mythology, Kosi is one of the names given to the Goddess Saraswati, the deity of knowledge, music, and arts. The name is also mentioned in ancient Hindu texts such as the Vedas and the Upanishads.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kosi dates back to the 7th century BCE in ancient Greece. Kosi was the name of a Greek philosopher and mathematician who is credited with developing the concept of the helix.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Kosi. In the 6th century CE, Kosi was the name of a Buddhist monk and scholar from India who traveled to China and helped spread Buddhism in the region.

During the 12th century, Kosi was the name of a Persian poet and mystic who wrote extensively on Sufism and spiritual enlightenment. His works have been widely studied and translated into various languages.

In the 16th century, Kosi Khmel was a famous Ukrainian Cossack leader who played a significant role in the Cossack uprisings against Polish rule.

In more recent times, Kosi Khamphok was a renowned Thai painter and artist who lived from 1932 to 2005. He was known for his vibrant and colorful depictions of Thai culture and traditions.

Another notable individual with the name Kosi is Kosi Batse, a Nigerian writer and activist who was born in 1951. She has written extensively on issues related to women's rights and empowerment.

While these are just a few examples, the name Kosi has been present across various cultures and time periods, often holding significance and meaning related to its linguistic and cultural origins.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Kosi by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kosi 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 #4843 4 1

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FAQ

Kosi: questions and answers

How popular is the name Kosi in the UK right now?

In 2024, Kosi was ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Kosi most popular?

The peak year on record was 2024, with 4 babies registered as Kosi in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Kosi?

A feminine name of African origin meaning "born during migration".

How many people are called Kosi in the UK?

A total of 4 babies have been registered as Kosi across the 1 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.