Kaimani
A Hawaiian name meaning "brave or fearless child".
Name Census estimates that about 253 living Americans carry the first name Kaimani. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 83.9% of registrations being male. The average person named Kaimani today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kaimani births was 2024 (49 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kaimani. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
253
~ 1 in 1,354,760 Americans
Peak year
2024
49 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,631
Tracked since 2006
Gender
Gender distribution for Kaimani
Kaimani leans heavily male at 83.9% of total registrations, but 41 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Kaimani as a male name
- Ranked #3,631 in 2024
- 31 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (31 births)
Kaimani as a female name
- Ranked #6,485 in 2024
- 18 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (18 births)
Popularity
Kaimani: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kaimani from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 127 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kaimani by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Kaimani during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kaimani
The name Kaimani has its origins in the Hawaiian language. It is a compound word derived from the Hawaiian words "kai" meaning "sea" and "mani" meaning "powerful" or "mighty". Together, the name can be interpreted to mean "mighty sea" or "powerful ocean".
The Hawaiian Islands have a rich cultural heritage that dates back several centuries before Western contact. Names held significant meaning and were often inspired by natural elements or personal characteristics. The name Kaimani likely emerged during this pre-colonial era, reflecting the deep connection the indigenous Hawaiians had with the ocean and its power.
While there are no known historical references to the name Kaimani in ancient Hawaiian texts or religious scriptures, its linguistic roots suggest it was likely in use among the island's inhabitants long before written records were kept. The earliest documented examples of the name are found in birth and census records from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
One notable figure with the name Kaimani was Kaimani Hila, a Hawaiian musician and composer who lived from 1925 to 2001. He was known for his contributions to the preservation and promotion of traditional Hawaiian music, particularly the slack-key guitar style.
Another individual of historical significance was Kaimani Barcarse, a Native Hawaiian activist and cultural practitioner who lived from 1942 to 2015. He played a crucial role in the revival of traditional Hawaiian practices, such as the construction of traditional voyaging canoes and the preservation of sacred sites.
In sports, Kaimani Halemanu was a prominent figure in the world of surfing. Born in 1955, he was a pioneer in the sport and helped establish surfing as a professional endeavor in Hawaii.
Kaimani Greeley, born in 1967, was a respected Hawaiian artist known for his intricate wood carvings and sculptures that depicted traditional Hawaiian motifs and cultural themes.
Lastly, Kaimani Kauhane, born in 1978, is a contemporary Hawaiian musician and songwriter who has gained recognition for his efforts in keeping the Hawaiian language and musical traditions alive.
People
Kaimani + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kaimani as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kaimani: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kaimani?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 253 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kaimani going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,354,760 US residents.
Is Kaimani a common name?
We classify Kaimani as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 255 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kaimani most popular?
The single biggest year for Kaimani was 2024, when 49 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kaimani is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kaimani in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kaimani a male name?
Yes, 83.9% of people registered as Kaimani in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Kaimani still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kaimani in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kaimani can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Kaimani?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.