NAME PROFILE
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Derived from the Zulu word for 'king', 'lord', or 'ruler'; this name embodies a spirit of natural leadership, dignity, and a profound sense of responsibility toward others.
Key Stats
| Total births | 119 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1994 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1994 |
| Most recent | 1995 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | African, Swahili |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 40%AZ — 20%NY — 20%TX — 20%AK — 0%
Notable People
Nkosi Johnson (Human rights activist and campaigner) · Nkosi Zwelivelile Mandela (Member of Parliament and traditional leader) · Nkosi Burgess (Professional soccer defender for St. Louis City SC) · Nkosi Tafari (Professional soccer player for FC Dallas) · Nkosi Sithole (South African professional footballer)
Nicknames & Diminutives
NkoKosi
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