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Iokepa

♂ Boy

Pronounced yoh-KEH-pah /joʊˈkɛ.pə/Medium

Meaning: Iokepa is the Hawaiian form of Joseph, ultimately from Hebrew Yosef, 'he will add' (or 'may God add'). It reflects the Hawaiian adaptation of biblical names.Medium

In 30 seconds: The Hawaiian Joseph: Iokepa means 'he will add' (said 'yoh-KEH-pah'), a warm island form of a biblical classic.
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Origin MediumHawaiian
MeaningIokepa is the Hawaiian form of Joseph, ultimately from Hebrew Yosef, 'he will add' (or 'may God add'). It reflects the Hawaiian adaptation of biblical names.
U.S. rank (2025)#12745 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 88

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819842025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Iokepa is the Hawaiian form of Joseph, from Hebrew Yosef, 'he will add' or 'may God add'. Hawaiian adapted many biblical names to its sound system, and Iokepa is the local Joseph (said 'yoh-KEH-pah').

It is rare on the U.S. mainland but familiar in Hawaii. A heritage-rich island name.

Did you know? Iokepa is how Joseph reads in Hawaiian — the islands reshaped biblical names to their own sounds. Its root, Hebrew Yosef, means 'he will add' (said 'yoh-KEH-pah').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Iokepa — Hawaiian form of Joseph; Hebrew Yosef 'he will add'

Variations

JosephJosefKeo

Nicknames

KeoIo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Iokepa mean?

Iokepa is the Hawaiian form of Joseph, from Hebrew for 'he will add'.

How do you pronounce Iokepa?

It's said yoh-KEH-pah /joʊˈkɛ.pə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Iokepa a boy or girl name?

Iokepa is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Iokepa?

Iokepa is rare on the U.S. mainland but familiar in Hawaii.

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