How Many People Are Named Keola?

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

Keola
Very Rare
Hawaiian

Keola means 'the light' in Hawaiian, making it a name full of hope and illumination. Only 582 people in the US today carry this rare name, equating to just 1 in 566,573 Americans. The majority of Keolas are under 30, giving it a youthful vibe.

~224
Living in US
1 in 1,479,684
Americans
1981
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
The light
🌐
Origin
Hawaiian
🌟
Lucky Day
Sunday
💎
Lucky Stone
Opal
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Hopeful Inspiring Radiant
8
Life Path Number

It's believed that life-path number 8 represents power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

606
Worldwide Bearers
#339,515
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
468
🇮🇳 India
57
🇬🇾 Guyana
18
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
14
🇳🇵 Nepal
7
🇧🇷 Brazil
5
🇨🇦 Canada
5
🇳🇬 Nigeria
4
🇱🇸 Lesotho
3
🇿🇦 South Africa
3

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
552 (95%)
♀ Female
30 (5%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 30
288
Would be under 30 (48%)
318
Would be 30–60 (52%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 606 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: 1981

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
82
Classic Feel
40
Modern Appeal
80
International
77

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

📜 Keola Through the Generations

Keola peaked in popularity in 1981 with 27 births, but its presence remains modest. Today, there are 582 Keolas living in the US, with most falling within the 30-60 age range. This distribution suggests it's a relatively modern name, with nearly half of its bearers under 30, indicating its continued relevance among younger generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Hawaii 342
California 5

✨ Similar Names to Keola

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Keola's Hawaiian roots

📄 About the Name Keola

How Many People Have the Name Keola?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 224 people in the United States currently share the name Keola. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,479,684 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Keola a Common or Rare Name?

Keola 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 Keola Mean?

Keola means "the light" and comes from Hawaiian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Keola in SSA data, approximately 95% are male and 5% are female.

When Was Keola Most Popular?

The name Keola reached peak popularity in 1981, with 27 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Keola?

Approximately 224 people named Keola live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 224. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,479,684 Americans.

Is Keola a rare name?

Keola is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,479,684 Americans has this name.

What does the name Keola mean?

Keola means "the light" and comes from Hawaiian origins.

Is Keola more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 95% of people named Keola are male and 5% are female.

When was Keola most popular?

Keola peaked in 1981 with 27 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 US224
All-Time Births224
1 in X1 in 1,479,684
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age30
Peak Year1981
World Rank#339,515
Male %95%
Female %5%

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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.