Keola
Meaningthe life · Hawaiian
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,996 in 1981
6 babies were named Keola in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,327 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1974–2025
US births per million boys, 1973–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Keola you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 285,714 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Keola, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Keola would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKeola first shows up in US birth records in 1973, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 52 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1981, when it ranked #1,996. Today it's #10,695, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendKeola has climbed 1,327 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #10,695. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Hawaiian, Keola means “the life”.
About the name Keola
Keola is a boy name of Hawaiian origin meaning “the life”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-ola”. US birth records list Keola for boys from 1973 to 2025, in 53 of those 53 years. Its best year was 1981, when it ranked #1,996 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:Hawaiian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.7 | 1,463,415 girls |
| 1990s | 0.6 | 1,587,302 girls |
| 2000s | 0.8 | 1,315,789 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 9.2 | 108,192 boys |
| 1980s | 6.7 | 148,588 boys |
| 1990s | 5.7 | 174,216 boys |
| 2000s | 5.6 | 179,533 boys |
| 2010s | 4.5 | 221,239 boys |
| 2020s | 4.3 | 229,885 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 Keola
What does the name Keola mean?
Keola means “the life” in Hawaiian.
What is the origin of the name Keola?
Keola has Hawaiian roots in our records. Other Hawaiian names include Kai, Keanu, Manolo.
Is Keola a boy or girl name?
Keola is a boy name.
How popular is the name Keola?
Keola ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1981 (#1,996).