Kamuela
MeaningGod has heard · Hawaiian form of Samuel
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #3,523 in 1988
5 babies were named Kamuela in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,403 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1975–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Kamuela you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Kamuela, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kamuela would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKamuela 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 yearIt was far more popular in 1988, when it ranked #3,523. Today it's #12,008, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendKamuela has slipped 1,403 places over the last five years and now sits at #12,008. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningKamuela is a Hawaiian form of Samuel, which means “God has heard”.
About the name Kamuela
Kamuela is a boy name of Hawaiian origin meaning “God has heard”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-ela”. US birth records list Kamuela for boys from 1975 to 2025, in 38 of those 51 years. Its best year was 1988, when it ranked #3,523 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:Hawaiian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.0 | 331,126 boys |
| 1980s | 3.7 | 271,003 boys |
| 1990s | 2.9 | 344,828 boys |
| 2000s | 4.5 | 220,264 boys |
| 2010s | 2.2 | 454,545 boys |
| 2020s | 1.7 | 606,061 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
- Boy name: Kainoa · the name
- Unisex name: Makaio · gift of God
- Boy name: Kekoa · the brave one
- Unisex name: Kanoa · the free one
Questions about the name Kamuela
What does the name Kamuela mean?
Kamuela means “God has heard” in Hawaiian, as a form of Samuel.
What is the origin of the name Kamuela?
Kamuela has Hawaiian roots in our records. Other Hawaiian names include Kai, Keanu, Manolo.
Is Kamuela a boy or girl name?
Kamuela is a boy name.
How popular is the name Kamuela?
Kamuela ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1988 (#3,523).