Kota

An uncommon Japanese pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsJapaneseRising fast Also a pet name
#2045▼ 226in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A city in Rajasthan, India.

Kota is a boy's and girl's baby name of Japanese origin, from the Japanese elements ko (幸, good fortune, happiness) and ta (太, thick, big, plump), meaning 'great fortune' or 'healthy happiness.' It is a traditional Japanese name with warm, optimistic meaning.

In the American West, Kota also evokes the Dakotas — imbuing it with frontier spirit and wide-open spaces imagery alongside its Japanese meaning. A name that works beautifully in multiple cultural contexts.

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Popularity Over Time

Kota climbed 2865 spots in the last 20 years — from #4910 to #2045.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Kota
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s361▲
2010s354▲
2000s188▲
1990s52▲
1980s5—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(34 years, 1985–2024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Kota
YearBirthsRank
202474#2045
202388#1819
202281#1926
202165#2184
202053#2451
201950#2608
201850#2564
201743#2825
201644#2747
201536#3191
201432#3426
201337#3030
201219#4958
201123#4295
201020#4775
200939#3021
200825#4096
200719#4912
200621#4440
200518#4745

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Kota as a Girl's Name

Though more common for boys, Kota has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 138 births since 2009.

#6506
Current rank
138
Total births
2021
Peak year
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Frequently Asked

Can Kota be used for both boys and girls?
Yes, Kota is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #2045. As a girl's name, it ranks #6506.

Kota has two lives

Kota, the baby name
#2045boys
960 babies
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Kota, the pet name
#2258pet name
42 pets
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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1985–2024) · Methodology