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Kahiau

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Kahiau

Pronounced kah-HEE-ow /kɑˈhi.aʊ/Medium

Meaning: From Hawaiian kahiau, 'to give generously/lavishly and from the heart, without expecting return'Low

In 30 seconds: To give generously and wholeheartedly: Kahiau is Hawaiian. Lyrical, warm, and generous (said 'kah-HEE-ow').
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Origin LowHawaiian
MeaningFrom Hawaiian kahiau, 'to give generously/lavishly and from the heart, without expecting return'
U.S. rank (2024)#7010 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 242

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219952024

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

Kahiau comes from Hawaiian kahiau, 'to give generously/lavishly and from the heart, without expecting return' — a cherished value of aloha. A lyrical, warm name (said 'kah-HEE-ow'; nickname Kahi).

In the U.S. it appears in Hawaiian families. Rare, to-give-wholeheartedly at the root, and warm.

Did you know? Kahiau means 'to give generously/lavishly and from the heart, without expecting return' in Hawaiian — a lyrical, warm name (said 'kah-HEE-ow').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Kahiau — Hawaiian etymology

Variations

Kahiao

Nicknames

Kahi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kahiau mean?

Kahiau is Hawaiian for 'to give generously and from the heart, without expecting return'.

How do you pronounce Kahiau?

It's said kah-HEE-ow /kɑˈhi.aʊ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Kahiau a boy or girl name?

Kahiau is a boy's name.

How popular is Kahiau?

Kahiau is a rare name in the U.S.

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