Kapono
Meaningthe righteous one · Hawaiian
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #4,961 in 1981
6 babies were named Kapono in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1981–2025
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 285,714 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Kapono, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kapono would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKapono first shows up in US birth records in 1981, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 44 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1981, when it reached #4,961.
- MeaningIn Hawaiian, Kapono means “the righteous one”.
About the name Kapono
Kapono is a boy name of Hawaiian origin meaning “the righteous one”. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-ono”. US birth records list Kapono for boys from 1981 to 2025, in 27 of those 45 years. Its best year was 1981, when it ranked #4,961 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:Hawaiian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.1 | 918,367 boys |
| 1990s | 1.3 | 775,194 boys |
| 2000s | 4.1 | 242,131 boys |
| 2010s | 3.5 | 287,356 boys |
| 2020s | 1.8 | 545,455 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 Kapono
What does the name Kapono mean?
Kapono means “the righteous one” in Hawaiian.
What is the origin of the name Kapono?
Kapono has Hawaiian roots in our records. Other Hawaiian names include Kai, Keanu, Manolo.
Is Kapono a boy or girl name?
Kapono is a boy name.
How popular is the name Kapono?
Kapono ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1981 (#4,961).