Koji

Koji: name meaning, origin and popularity

Meaning and origin of Koji

  • A male given name from Japanese.

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese こうじ (Kōji).

How popular is Koji?

34U.S. babies in 2025
#2656peak rank (1984)
645babies since 1880

Since 1880, 645 boys in the U.S. have been named Koji. Its highest rank for boys was #2656 in 1984. In 2025, 34 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

1880192019602000202534 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

More Japanese boy names

See all Japanese names →

Sibling name ideas for Koji

Sister and brother names that share Koji's Japanese roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.

Koji FAQ

What does the name Koji mean?

A male given name from Japanese. Borrowed from Japanese こうじ (Kōji).

What is the origin of the name Koji?

Koji is listed as a name of Japanese origin.

How popular is the name Koji?

Since 1880, 645 boys in the U.S. have been named Koji. Its highest rank for boys was #2656 in 1984. In 2025, 34 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Koji a boy or girl name?

Koji is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 645 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.