Kojo
Meaningborn on monday · Akan
Kojo is an African boy name meaning “born on monday”, with Akan roots. In Akan tradition, many children are named for the day of the week they were born. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Kojo would score 15 points, thanks largely to the J (worth 8).
- GenerationKojo peaked in 1971, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Kojo you'd meet today is about 54 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Kojos too.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Kojo would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 156,250 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryKojo first shows up in US birth records in 1971, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 54 years since.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Kojo
Kojo is a boy name of African origin meaning “born on monday”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It hit its peak in the 1970s and is climbing again now. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:African names
More African boy names
- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Zaire · river
- Boy name: Omari · long-lived
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- Boy name: Jabari · brave, fearless
- Boy name: Paulo · small
- Unisex name: Amani · peace
Questions about the name Kojo
What does the name Kojo mean?
Kojo means “born on monday” and comes from Akan. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Kwadwo (“born on Monday”) and Kodzo (“born on Monday”).
What is the origin of the name Kojo?
Kojo is African in origin, and its meaning traces back to Akan. Other African names to consider are Cairo (“the victorious”), Asa (“healer”), Zaire (“river”) and Omari (“long-lived”).
Is Kojo a boy or girl name?
Kojo is a boy name. In 2025, 11 US boys were named Kojo.
How popular is the name Kojo?
Kojo ranked #7,194 for US boys in 2025, given to 11 babies. Its best year was 1971, when it reached #2,973. Over the last five years it has climbed 2,360 places.
What names are similar to Kojo?
If you like Kojo, you might also like Kwadwo and Kodzo.
What should I know before naming my baby Kojo?
Kojo is an African boy name meaning “born on monday”, with Akan roots. In Akan tradition, many children are named for the day of the week they were born. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.