Kawika Boy

Popularity: #912 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationkah-VEE-kah / kəˈwi.kə

Hawaiian

Meaning

the beloved

Historical & Cultural Background

Kawika is a Hawaiian variant of the name David. In Hawaiian culture, names often carry significant meanings and are chosen with care. The name reflects a connection to familial love and affection. It is commonly used in Hawaii and among those with Hawaiian heritage.

Trend Summary

Kawika has seen moderate popularity in Hawaii but is less common in mainland United States.

Similar Names

KoaKoaiaKimoKaleKainoa

Variants

  • Kawika

International Variants

  • David (Hebrew)
  • Dawid (Polish)
  • Davi (Portuguese)

Famous people named Kawika

Kawika Crowley is a Hawaiian musician known for his contributions to traditional Hawaiian music.

Kawika Kahiapo is a notable Hawaiian slack-key guitarist recognized for his performances and recordings.

Fictional characters named Kawika

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Sibling Suggestions

KaimanaKeanuLaniMakoaNoheaPeleTane

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kawika was first seen in the United States in 1968. Kawika has ranked as high as #1206 nationally, which occurred in 1992, and has been most popular in Hawaii, and California. In the past 5 years the name Kawika has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Kawika (2023)

StateBirthsShare
HI 7
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19685
19725
197311
197412
197511
197618
197722
197821
197933
198031
198133
198228
198330
198425
198526
198622
198714
198830
198922
199032
199128
199235
199315
199425
199530
199629
199731
199824
199921
200016
200128
200225
200331
200417
200520
200627
200720
200822
200930
201031
201119
201224
201323
201424
201524
201615
201723
201815
201914
202021
202113
202221
202318
202412