Kosta
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
About Kosta
Kosta as a feminine name represents an unusual gender crossover from its traditional masculine usage. More commonly, Kosta is a masculine name in Slavic countries, particularly popular in Greece, Bulgaria, and Serbia as a shortened form of Konstantin or Constantine, meaning 'constant' or 'steadfast.' Its feminine usage is quite rare and may represent a modern trend of gender-neutral naming. The name carries a strong, decisive sound with its crisp consonants while remaining brief and easy to pronounce across multiple languages. For a girl, Kosta offers distinctiveness and strength, potentially derived from family heritage or parents seeking an uncommon name with historical roots.
Kosta for boys#7982 US
Kosta is a masculine name with Greek origins, functioning as a shortened form of Konstantinos (Constantine), which means "constant" or "steadfast." This concise variant is common in Greece, Serbia, Croatia, Bulgaria, and other Eastern European and Balkan countries. The name carries the historical weight of its longer form, which honors Constantine the Great, the Roman emperor who legalized Christianity. Kosta has a strong, straightforward sound that travels well across language boundaries. While not widely used in English-speaking countries, it has maintained steady popularity in its regions of origin. The name offers a distinctive alternative to more common Constantine derivatives like Con or Costa. Its brevity and easy pronunciation make it practical while still connecting to its rich historical and cultural roots.
Pronounced KAHS-tuh.
As of October 2026, Kosta ranked #7982 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2903 in 1971.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | #4,817 | 20 | 10.4 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | #4,513 | 23 | 13.2 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
Kosta on lists
Kosta in pop culture
- Kosta or Costa is a short form of ConstantineGirl
Derived from the Latin name Constantinus.
- The meaning is "constantGirl
steadfast" in Latin.
- ·Male Name Variations: ConstantineGirl
Constantinos, Costa, Costas, Costya, Costel, Dinos, and as a nickname "Gus" possibly from the Latin name Augustus and from the Swedish name Gustav.
- ·Female Variations: ConstantiaGirl
Constantiana, Constantina, Constance and Dina.