Gender: Unisex
Origin: Japanese
Meaning: Light or sunbeam
Pronunciation: kow, /koʊ/, K OW
Popularity Rank: #7,253
Koh is a Japanese name that means 'light' or 'sunbeam'. It is often used to symbolize brightness, warmth, and positivity.
The name Koh is of Japanese origin and means Light or sunbeam. It is often used as a Unisex name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Koh is commonly found in Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, and 49 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: kow
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /koʊ/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K OW
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
OW: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Koh is recorded 7,561 times globally, ranking it as the 7,253th most common name worldwide.
Koh is most prevalent in Singapore, with 3,844 occurrences, making it the 41th most popular name in the country.
In Singapore, the name Koh is found among 1 in every 147 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | #41 | 1 : 147 |
| Malaysia | #335 | 1 : 593 |
| Japan | #1,451 | 1 : 2,397 |
| United States of America | #36,031 | 1 : 50,253 |
| Oman | #13,871 | 1 : 21,782 |
| Brunei Darussalam | #931 | 1 : 3,067 |
| France | #27,499 | 1 : 50,153 |
| United Kingdom | #17,642 | 1 : 23,835 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Koh from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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