Kohaku
Meaningamber · Japanese
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #10,695 in 2025
6 babies were named Kohaku in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 2025–2025
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Kohaku you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 285,714 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Kohaku, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kohaku would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKohaku first shows up in US birth records in 2025, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearKohaku is at its all-time high right now: #10,695 in 2025.
- New on the sceneKohaku wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2025.
- MeaningIn Japanese, Kohaku means “amber”.
About the name Kohaku
Kohaku is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning “amber”. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-aku”. US birth records list Kohaku for boys only in 2025, the one year at least 5 babies got it. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #10,695 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:Japanese names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 3.5 | 285,714 boys |
More Japanese boy names
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Mars · god of war
- Unisex name: Namir · leopard
- Unisex name: Sora · sky
- Unisex name: Akira · bright, clear
- Boy name: Ken · handsome
- Unisex name: Kasim · divider
- Unisex name: Yuki · snow
Questions about the name Kohaku
What does the name Kohaku mean?
Kohaku means “amber” in Japanese.
What is the origin of the name Kohaku?
Kohaku has Japanese roots in our records. Other Japanese names include Asa, Mars, Namir.
Is Kohaku a boy or girl name?
Kohaku is a boy name.
How popular is the name Kohaku?
Kohaku ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#10,695).