Kota
Every Kota since 1985 — 1,205 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kota
Kota is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,831 in 2025 with 87 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1985, 1,205 American babies have been named Kota — about 87% boys and 13% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 107 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kota stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kota year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | #6,025 | 87 | #1,831 |
| 2024 | 18 | #6,538 | 74 | #2,050 |
| 2023 | 12 | #8,754 | 88 | #1,820 |
| 2022 | 10 | #10,080 | 81 | #1,928 |
| 2021 | 19 | #6,293 | 65 | #2,184 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,650 | 53 | #2,452 |
| 2019 | 9 | #10,959 | 50 | #2,609 |
| 2018 | 6 | #14,821 | 50 | #2,564 |
| 2017 | 14 | #8,096 | 43 | #2,826 |
| 2016 | 13 | #8,655 | 44 | #2,747 |
| 2015 | 5 | #17,921 | 36 | #3,192 |
| 2014 | 7 | #13,888 | 32 | #3,426 |
| 2013 | — | — | 37 | #3,031 |
| 2012 | — | — | 19 | #4,959 |
| 2011 | 5 | #18,298 | 23 | #4,296 |
| 2010 | 5 | #18,558 | 20 | #4,775 |
| 2009 | 7 | #14,529 | 39 | #3,024 |
| 2008 | — | — | 25 | #4,096 |
| 2007 | — | — | 19 | #4,912 |
| 2006 | — | — | 21 | #4,441 |
| 2005 | — | — | 18 | #4,747 |
| 2004 | — | — | 17 | #4,911 |
| 2003 | — | — | 15 | #5,173 |
| 2002 | — | — | 19 | #4,265 |
| 2001 | — | — | 10 | #6,741 |
| 2000 | — | — | 5 | #11,409 |
| 1995 | — | — | 6 | #8,405 |
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| 1985 | — | — | 5 | #7,111 |
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Famous people named Kota
- Kota Yoshihara Soccer player · b. 1978
- Kota Minami Soccer player · b. 1979
- Kota Ogi Soccer player · b. 1983
- Kota Hattori Soccer player · b. 1977
- Kota Mizunuma Soccer player · b. 1990
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kota in 2025?
Kota ranked #1,831 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 87 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kota?
1,205 babies have been named Kota in the United States since 1985, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kota most popular?
Kota peaked in 2025, when 107 newborns received the name.
Is Kota a boy or girl name?
Kota is used for both: about 13% of babies named Kota have been girls and 87% boys.
Is the name Kota rising or falling?
Kota is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kota?
Well-known people named Kota include Kota Yoshihara (soccer player), Kota Minami (soccer player), Kota Ogi (soccer player).