Keanu Unisex

Popularity: #533 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationkee-AH-noo / /kiˈɑːnu/

Hawaiian; Japanese

Meaning

Hawaiian: cool breeze; Japanese: to be glad

Historical & Cultural Background

In Hawaiian culture, the name Keanu is associated with nature and tranquility, reflecting the beauty of the islands. In Japanese, the name conveys a sense of happiness and joy, often linked to positive emotions.

Trend Summary

The name has seen a steady interest in recent years.

Similar Names

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Variants

  • Keenan
  • Kian

International Variants

  • Keanu (Hawaiian)
  • Keanu (Japanese)

Famous people named Keanu

Keanu Reeves — actor.

Keanu Asakura — musician.

Fictional characters named Keanu

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Sibling Suggestions

KaiLaniMakaiNoaKoaHana

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Keanu was first seen in the United States in 1990. Keanu has ranked as high as #832 nationally, which occurred in 2020, and has been most popular in California, Hawaii, Texas, Florida, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Keanu has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Keanu (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 94
25%
TX 38
10%
FL 37
10%
HI 20
5%
GA 18
5%
NY 15
4%
NC 15
4%
WA 14
4%
AZ 12
3%
UT 12
3%
MI 10
3%
OR 10
3%
NV 10
3%
PA 9
2%
IL 7
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19908
199171
1992105
1993102
1994195
1995356
1996280
1997194
1998142
1999180
2000216
2001269
2002212
2003208
2004202
2005179
2006177
2007164
2008165
2009164
2010162
2011163
2012151
2013110
2014142
2015198
2016211
2017242
2018282
2019429
2020556
2021553
2022483
2023551
2024442