Kainoa
Meaningthe name · Hawaiian
- US rank
- #1,708
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,554 in 2005
95 babies were named Kainoa in the US in 2025. It has climbed 141 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1975–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Kainoa you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 17,986 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Kainoa, 95 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kainoa would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKainoa first shows up in US birth records in 1975, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 50 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2005, when it reached #1,554.
- TrendKainoa has climbed 141 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,708. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedKainoa is most popular in Hawaii, where it ranks #56, followed by Nevada (#389) and Oregon (#529). It's in the top 1,000 in 4 states.
- MeaningIn Hawaiian, Kainoa means “the name”.
About the name Kainoa
Kainoa is a boy name of Hawaiian origin meaning “the name”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-noa”. US birth records list Kainoa for boys from 1975 to 2025, in 49 of those 51 years. Its best year was 2005, when it ranked #1,554 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,708, with 95 babies.
Origin:Hawaiian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.1 | 242,718 boys |
| 1980s | 6.4 | 156,986 boys |
| 1990s | 18 | 55,835 boys |
| 2000s | 37 | 26,717 boys |
| 2010s | 47 | 21,422 boys |
| 2020s | 51 | 19,462 boys |
More Hawaiian boy names
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Unisex name: Keanu · the cool breeze
- Boy name: Manolo · God is with us
- Boy name: Paulo · small
- Unisex name: Makaio · gift of God
- Boy name: Kekoa · the brave one
- Unisex name: Kanoa · the free one
- Boy name: Kawika · beloved
Questions about the name Kainoa
What does the name Kainoa mean?
Kainoa means “the name” in Hawaiian.
What is the origin of the name Kainoa?
Kainoa has Hawaiian roots in our records. Other Hawaiian names include Kai, Keanu, Manolo.
Is Kainoa a boy or girl name?
Kainoa is a boy name.
How popular is the name Kainoa?
Kainoa ranked #1,708 for US boys in 2025, given to 95 babies. Its best year was 2005 (#1,554).