Kawika
Meaningbeloved · Hawaiian form of David
- US rank
- #5,608
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,711 in 1979
16 babies were named Kawika in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,068 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1968–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Kawika you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 106,383 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Kawika, 16 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kawika would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKawika first shows up in US birth records in 1968, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 57 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1979, when it ranked #1,711. Today it's #5,608, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendKawika has slipped 1,068 places over the last five years and now sits at #5,608. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningKawika is a Hawaiian form of David, which means “beloved”. Our records link it to Hawaiian and Hebrew roots.
About the name Kawika
Kawika is a boy name of Hawaiian and Hebrew origin meaning “beloved”. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-ika”. US birth records list Kawika for boys from 1968 to 2025, in 55 of those 58 years. Its best year was 1979, when it ranked #1,711 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,608, with 16 babies.
Origin:Hawaiian namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.4 | 689,655 boys |
| 1970s | 8.2 | 122,399 boys |
| 1980s | 14 | 70,423 boys |
| 1990s | 14 | 72,202 boys |
| 2000s | 12 | 84,531 boys |
| 2010s | 11 | 88,889 boys |
| 2020s | 9.8 | 102,564 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 Kawika
What does the name Kawika mean?
Kawika means “beloved” in Hawaiian, as a form of David.
What is the origin of the name Kawika?
Kawika has Hawaiian, Hebrew roots in our records. Other Hawaiian names include Kai, Keanu, Manolo.
Is Kawika a boy or girl name?
Kawika is a boy name.
How popular is the name Kawika?
Kawika ranked #5,608 for US boys in 2025, given to 16 babies. Its best year was 1979 (#1,711).