Kanoa Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationkah-NO-ah / /kəˈnoʊə/Hawaiian
Meaning
The free one; the warrior
Historical & Cultural Background
Kanoa is a name of Hawaiian origin, often associated with freedom and strength. In Hawaiian culture, names carry significant meaning and are often chosen to reflect desirable traits. The name has gained popularity outside of Hawaii in recent years, particularly in the United States.
Trend Summary
Kanoa has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over the past decade.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kanoah
International Variants
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kanoa was first seen in the United States in 1971. Kanoa has ranked as high as #1305 nationally, which occurred in 2010, and has been most popular in Hawaii, and California. In the past 5 years the name Kanoa has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kanoa (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| HI | 9 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 17 |
| 1998 | 16 |
| 1999 | 17 |
| 2000 | 21 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 19 |
| 2003 | 28 |
| 2004 | 23 |
| 2005 | 33 |
| 2006 | 19 |
| 2007 | 42 |
| 2008 | 39 |
| 2009 | 33 |
| 2010 | 47 |
| 2011 | 45 |
| 2012 | 31 |
| 2013 | 25 |
| 2014 | 29 |
| 2015 | 20 |
| 2016 | 30 |
| 2017 | 28 |
| 2018 | 22 |
| 2019 | 23 |
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2021 | 32 |
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2023 | 43 |
| 2024 | 26 |