How Many People Are Named Kota?
Complete statistics for the name Kota: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kota means 'city' in Sanskrit and it's incredibly rare, with only 1,087 people bearing this name in the US, making up just 1 in 303,503 Americans. The majority, 96%, are under 30, making it a truly modern name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 11 is associated with spiritual insight and visionary leadership.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 11All 1,098 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2023Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kota Through the Generations
Kota has seen a surge in popularity, peaking in 2023 with 100 births, and currently, there are 1,087 people named Kota living in the United States. With an average age of 11, it's clear that this name is predominantly used by younger generations, as 1,058 out of the 1,087 individuals are under 30 years old. Only 40 people named Kota are between 30 and 60, and none are over 60, indicating that Kota is a relatively new addition to the American naming landscape.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kota's Sanskrit roots
📄 About the Name Kota
How Many People Have the Name Kota?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,568 people in the United States currently share the name Kota. That works out to roughly 1 in every 211,383 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kota a Common or Rare Name?
Kota is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Kota Mean?
Kota means "city" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kota in SSA data, approximately 87% are male and 13% are female.
When Was Kota Most Popular?
The name Kota reached peak popularity in 2023, with 100 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Kota?
Approximately 1,568 people named Kota live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,568. That works out to roughly 1 in 211,383 Americans.
Is Kota a rare name?
Kota is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 211,383 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kota mean?
Kota means "city" and comes from Sanskrit origins.
Is Kota more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 87% of people named Kota are male and 13% are female.
When was Kota most popular?
Kota peaked in 2023 with 100 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.