Kainoa Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
American
Gender Distribution:
99% Masculine / 1% Feminine
Meaning:
Meaning 'the namesake' or 'the namesake of the family' in Hawaiian.
Meaning of the Name Kainoa
Kainoa is a Hawaiian name meaning 'the namesake' or 'the namesake of the family'. It represents someone who carries the legacy of their ancestors. The name has deep cultural roots in Hawaii and signifies connection to family and heritage.
Popularity of the Name Kainoa
The popularity for the name Kainoa peaked in popularity in the year 2016 with 104 births, which ranked number 3,499 out of 30,453 unique names for that year. Kainoa had the most female births in 2021 with 7, which ranked number 12,179 out of 17,628 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2016 with 104, which ranked number 1,574 out of 14,199 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Kainoa has declined over the last ten years from 84 births to 75 births, a decline of -10.71%. Among males, Kainoa has declined in popularity over the last ten years from 84 births to 75 births, a decline of -10.71%.
Nationwide Popularity of Kainoa
- 20 Year Trend of Kainoa: 11.94%
- 10 Year Trend of Kainoa: -10.71%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Kainoa: -10.71%
Popularity of Kainoa by State
For males, Kainoa was most popular in Western states with 37 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 21 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Kainoa. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | 6 | 816 | < 5 | N/A |
| CA | 21 | 1021 | < 5 | N/A |
| HI | 9 | 115 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 6 | 2311 | < 5 | N/A |
| WA | 7 | 800 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Kainoa
- Total Births of Kainoa: 74 (-1.13%)
- Male Births of Kainoa: 74 (-1.13%)
Given the downward trend of Kainoa over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -1.13% decrease in total births, for a total of 74 births in 2024. Male births for Kainoa have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 74 male births in 2024, a decrease of -1.13%.