UK boy's name
Nakoa
Nakoa is a Hawaiian masculine name meaning "warrior" or "brave one".
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.
Nakoa is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Nakoa popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 6 births.
This profile covers 22 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2017 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 22 living people in the UK are called Nakoa. 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
- • Nakoa ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 6 boys were registered as Nakoa.
- • About 22 living people in the UK are estimated to have Nakoa as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5119
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2022
6 births
Estimated living
22
2026
Meaning
What does Nakoa mean?
The name Nakoa has its origins in the Hawaiian language and culture, originating from the Polynesian islands of the Pacific Ocean. It is believed to have first emerged in the Hawaiian language sometime around the 15th century, although its precise origins are uncertain.
Nakoa is derived from the Hawaiian words "na" meaning "the" and "koa" which refers to a type of hardwood tree native to the Hawaiian Islands. The koa tree was highly valued in traditional Hawaiian culture for its strength, durability, and use in various crafts and construction.
In Hawaiian mythology and oral traditions, the name Nakoa may have been associated with stories or characters representing strength, resilience, and a connection to the natural world. However, there are no definitive historical references or ancient texts that definitively mention the name.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Nakoa are found in Hawaiian genealogical records and historical documents from the late 18th and early 19th centuries. One of the first notable individuals with the name was Nakoa Kalama, a high-ranking chief and advisor to King Kamehameha I, who ruled the Hawaiian Islands in the early 19th century.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the name Nakoa:
1. Nakoa Kalama (c. 1770 - c. 1830), a Hawaiian chief and advisor to King Kamehameha I. 2. Nakoa Hiona (b. 1848), a Hawaiian farmer and landowner in the 19th century. 3. Nakoa Keahi (b. 1876), a Hawaiian educator and advocate for Hawaiian language and culture in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. 4. Nakoa Kalili (b. 1892), a Hawaiian musician and composer known for his contributions to Hawaiian music and hula. 5. Nakoa Kaaua (b. 1920), a Hawaiian artist and painter known for his vibrant depictions of Hawaiian landscapes and culture.
While the name Nakoa has its roots in Hawaiian language and culture, it has gained popularity and recognition beyond the Hawaiian Islands, particularly in recent decades as interest in Hawaiian names and cultural traditions has grown.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Nakoa over time
The chart below shows babies named Nakoa registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2017 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 Nakoa, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nakoa by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Nakoa 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 | #3738 | 19 | 4 |
| 2010s | #4812 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Nakoa
- Noah 72,596
- Nathan 46,860
- Nicholas 15,983
- Nathaniel 12,151
- Niall 5,746
- Nicolas 3,825
- Nico 3,532
- Nate 2,029
- Nikodem 1,872
- Noel 1,865
- Ned 1,614
- Neo 1,563
FAQ
Nakoa: questions and answers
How popular is the name Nakoa in the UK right now?
In 2024, Nakoa was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Nakoa most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 6 babies registered as Nakoa in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Nakoa?
Nakoa is a Hawaiian masculine name meaning "warrior" or "brave one".
How many people are called Nakoa in the UK?
A total of 22 babies have been registered as Nakoa across the 5 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.