Rising since 2022, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Koal since 1991
Babies named Koal per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 53 |
| 2000s | 79 |
| 2010s | 83 |
| 2020s | 35 |
Meaning & origin
Koal is a modern invented name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1991. It ranked 10,695th in 2025, with a 1 in 284,679 incidence. The name saw its highest recorded usage in 2003, but after a period of decline, it has been rising in popularity since 2022. Koal is likely a respelling of Cole or a creative variation, reflecting a trend toward short, two-syllable names ending in 'l'. It has not been recorded in any top states, indicating niche but growing usage.
Koal is a modern invented name, likely a respelling of Cole or a combination of sounds popular in the late 20th century. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1991 and saw modest use, with a peak in 2003. Its recent rise in popularity may reflect a trend toward unique shortened forms.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ko, Koko
Sibling names for Koal
Names that share Koal's style, for a brother or sister.
