381births recorded
1Countries
1Variants
2001Peak · United States
#9714United States 2025
Nkosi is a boy name family recorded 381 times in 1 country since 1972. It ranks highest today in the United States (#9714 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 2001, at 1.2 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Nkosi
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nkosi | English | 381 | 🇺🇸 United States | #9714 | 2001 | ▲ 31 % |
Questions about Nkosi
How popular is the name Nkosi?
In 2025 it ranked #9714 in the United States. Official registers record 381 births across 1 country.
When was Nkosi most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 2001, at 1.2 births per 100,000.
Is Nkosi a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Nkosi is a boy name.