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Kaimana

♂ Boy

Pronounced ky-MAH-nah /kaɪˈmɑ.nɑ/High

Meaning: Diamond — the Hawaiian rendering of the English word — and, read natively, kai + mana, 'power of the sea'High

In 30 seconds: A name with two readings and one beach: Kaimana is Hawaiian for 'diamond' — and parses natively as 'power of the sea'. Honolulu's Kaimana Beach wears it daily.
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Origin HighHawaiian
MeaningDiamond — the Hawaiian rendering of the English word — and, read natively, kai + mana, 'power of the sea'
U.S. rank (2025)#3613 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births31 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,010

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219842025

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

Kaimana entered Hawaiian as the rendering of English 'diamond', while its parts read beautifully on their own: kai, 'sea', and mana, 'spiritual power' — 'power of the sea'. The dual sense makes it a favorite for island sons, and Kaimana Beach by Diamond Head keeps it on every Honolulu map.

Mainland use is rare and largely heritage-driven; sumo's Hawaiian-born pioneers and local musicians have carried it. Few names offer a gemstone and an ocean in the same breath.

Did you know? Waikiki's Kaimana Beach sits below Diamond Head — the crater Hawaiians call Lēʻahi — so the diamond name and the diamond mountain share a shoreline.
Overall data confidence 85%
Hawaiian dictionary (Pukui & Elbert) — kaimana — loanword and elements

Variations

KaimanKaimani

Nicknames

KaiMana

Famous Bearers

  • ★Kaimana
    Hawaiian actress who starred in Taika Waititi's Next Goal Wins

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kaimana mean?

Kaimana is Hawaiian for 'diamond', and its elements kai and mana also read as 'power of the sea'.

How do you pronounce Kaimana?

It's said ky-MAH-nah /kaɪˈmɑ.nɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Kaimana a boy or girl name?

Kaimana is used for both sexes in Hawaii, most often for boys; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Kaimana?

Kaimana is rare on the mainland and a beloved heritage choice in Hawaii.

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