Kouta

Also spelled Kōta and Kota, Kouta is a Japanese name with a sound that travels well and a number of great meanings. Associated with happiness, good luck and peace, it is also given to a style of music in which the songs are usually less than three minutes long.

Notable bearers included Hong Kong footballer Kouta Jige and manga artist Kouta Hirano, famous for his series, Helsing.

The Kota spelling is more familiar in the US, largely owing to its use in multiple cultures.

Pronounced KOH-tuh.

As of October 2026, Kouta ranked #13181 for boys in US births in 2015 SSA, peaked at #10309 for boys in 2003.