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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Kaikoa — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Kaiko|Kail
PolynesianBoy↑↑ Surging

Kaikoa

ky-KOH-uh · 3 syllables

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#4954
↑↑ Surging
#4954
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 14
Peak rank
#4954 in 2024
5yr change
+1114 ranks
Birth frequency
5.6 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #4954 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Polynesian boy names
Kaikoa

Popularity score: 14  ·  SSA Rank: #4954

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+1114 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
11 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
PolynesianHawaiianNatureStrong3-syllableOceanWarriorModernRising TrendBoy-leaning
Character
ocean strengthwarrior spiritadventurous heartbold courage
STRONG
High confidence

Kaikoa is a Polynesian boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #4954 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +1114 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#4954 · very rare
Kaikoa at a Glance
Meaning:From Hawaiian 'kai' (sea) and 'koa' (warrior), meaning 'sea warrior' or 'warrior of the ocean'
Language root:Hawaiian
Peak rank:#4954 in 2024
5yr change:+1114 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
KaikaKoa◈Kai◈Kailani◈Keola
Similar Style
Makani◈NalaniKeanu◈KaleoKaimana◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Kaikoa
Kai◈Lani◈Kailani◈MoanaAkela◈Noa◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Kaikoa · Overview
Summary

Kaikoa is a Polynesian boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #4954 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Kaikoa scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 1114 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Nature · Strong character
Kaikoa carries a bold, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Kaikoa is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
kaikoa.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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