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Koi
OriginJapanese
Meaning"carp"
GenderBoy & girl
US Rank
Girls#2207
Boys#3061
68% girls · 32% boys
About Koi
The Koi is a variety of carp especially popular in ornamental gardens in Japan, where they are a symbol of good fortune. In Buddhist culture, the koi is associated with courage. Being one letter away from trendy Kai boosts its prospects as one of the new unique unisex names.
Koi for boys#3061 US
In Buddhist culture, the koi is associated with courage. Being one letter away from trendy Kai boosts its prospects as a cool unisex name.
Pronounced KOY.
As of October 2026, Koi ranked #2207 for girls and #3061 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2259 for boys in 2022, Nameberry popularity #984 for boys.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Girls #2,207
Boys #3,061
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | #3,273 | 34 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | #4,479 | 22 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | #3,935 | 27 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | #4,045 | 26 |
| 2018 | #4,407 | 32 | #3,337 | 34 |
| 2019 | #4,302 | 33 | #3,079 | 39 |
| 2020 | #4,123 | 34 | #2,678 | 47 |
| 2021 | #2,619 | 66 | #2,516 | 53 |
| 2022 | #3,623 | 43 | #2,259 | 64 |
| 2023 | #2,475 | 72 | #2,458 | 55 |
| 2024 | #3,026 | 54 | #2,685 | 49 |
| 2025 | #2,207 | 84 | #3,061 | 40 |
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