How Many People Are Named Kainoa?

Complete statistics for the name Kainoa: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Kainoa
Very Rare
Hawaiian

Kainoa means 'the sea' in Hawaiian, making it a name deeply rooted in oceanic culture. That's just 2,558 people named Kainoa in the US today, or 1 in 129,008 Americans. It peaked in popularity in 2016 with 105 births, showing it's still a modern, newer-generation name.

~120
Living in US
1 in 2,762,077
Americans
2016
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
The sea
🌐
Origin
Hawaiian
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Calm Adventurous Strong
6
Life Path Number

Life-path number 6 represents harmony, balance, and responsibility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,835
Worldwide Bearers
#533,704
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
2,558

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
2,519 (98%)
♀ Female
39 (2%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 18
2,197
Would be under 30 (85%)
403
Would be 30–60 (16%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 2,600 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2016

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
93
Classic Feel
17
Modern Appeal
100
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Kainoa Through the Generations

Kainoa has seen a steady rise in popularity over the years, with its peak occurring in 2016 when 105 babies were given this name. Today, most people named Kainoa are under 30, with 2,197 individuals falling into this age bracket. This indicates that Kainoa is a genuinely modern name, embraced by younger parents looking for something unique yet meaningful.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Hawaii 842
California 640
Washington 144
Texas 48
Oregon 33
Nevada 27
Arizona 21
Colorado 16
Utah 16
Florida 15

✨ Similar Names to Kainoa

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Kainoa's Hawaiian roots

📄 About the Name Kainoa

How Many People Have the Name Kainoa?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 120 people in the United States currently share the name Kainoa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,762,077 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Kainoa a Common or Rare Name?

Kainoa is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Kainoa Mean?

Kainoa means "the sea" and comes from Hawaiian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Kainoa in SSA data, approximately 98% are male and 2% are female.

When Was Kainoa Most Popular?

The name Kainoa reached peak popularity in 2016, with 105 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Kainoa?

Approximately 120 people named Kainoa live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 120. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,762,077 Americans.

Is Kainoa a rare name?

Kainoa is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,762,077 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kainoa mean?

Kainoa means "the sea" and comes from Hawaiian origins.

Is Kainoa more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 98% of people named Kainoa are male and 2% are female.

When was Kainoa most popular?

Kainoa peaked in 2016 with 105 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US120
All-Time Births120
1 in X1 in 2,762,077
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age18
Peak Year2016
World Rank#533,704
Male %98%
Female %2%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.