Kaikoa

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Kaikoa Pronunciation

Kaikoa is pronounced ky-KOH-ah /kaɪˈkoʊ.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Hawaiian kai, 'sea', plus koa, 'warrior, brave, fearless' — often read 'the brave warrior; courageous one'Medium

In 30 seconds: A brave warrior: Kaikoa is Hawaiian for 'the bold warrior, the courageous one'. Strong, breezy, and warm.

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Origin MediumHawaiian

MeaningFrom Hawaiian kai, 'sea', plus koa, 'warrior, brave, fearless' — often read 'the brave warrior; courageous one'

U.S. rank (2024)#4954 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births20 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 192

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Kaikoa comes from Hawaiian kai, 'sea', plus koa, 'warrior, brave, fearless' (also the koa tree) — often read 'the brave warrior; the courageous one'. A strong, breezy name across Hawaii.

In the U.S. it appears in Hawaiian families. Rare, the-brave-warrior at the root, and strong.

Did you know? Kaikoa joins kai ('sea') with koa ('warrior, brave, fearless') — 'the brave warrior; courageous one'; a strong, breezy Hawaiian name.

Overall data confidence 72%

Hawaiian references — Kaikoa — etymology

Variations

KaikoaKoa

Nicknames

KoaKai

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Kaikoa?

Kaikoa is pronounced ky-KOH-ah (/kaɪˈkoʊ.ɑ/). Press play above to hear Kaikoa said aloud.

How do you say Kaikoa?

Kaikoa is said ky-KOH-ah (/kaɪˈkoʊ.ɑ/). Press play above to hear Kaikoa said aloud.

What does the name Kaikoa mean?

Kaikoa is Hawaiian for 'the brave warrior; courageous one' (kai, 'sea', plus koa, 'warrior').

Is Kaikoa a boy or girl name?

Kaikoa is a boy's name.

How popular is Kaikoa?

Kaikoa is a rare name in the U.S.