Kamea

♂ Boy

Pronounced kah-MAY-uh /kɑːˈmeɪ.ə/Medium

Meaning: Hawaiian Kamea, understood as 'the one; the only one' and warmly as 'precious one'. Used here for a boy, though in U.S. use it leans to girls — we note the lean.Low

In 30 seconds: A tender Hawaiian pick: Kamea means 'the one; the precious one' (said 'kah-MAY-uh'). More often a girl's name — we note the lean.

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Origin MediumHawaiian

MeaningHawaiian Kamea, understood as 'the one; the only one' and warmly as 'precious one'. Used here for a boy, though in U.S. use it leans to girls — we note the lean.

U.S. rank (2024)#13198 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 10

History & Origin

Kamea is a Hawaiian name read as 'the one; the only one', and used with the warmth of 'precious one'. Hawaiian naming draws on words of feeling and belonging, and Kamea belongs to that gentle line. Used here for a boy, it leans girl in the U.S., which we note (said 'kah-MAY-uh').

For boys it appears only rarely in the U.S., against heavier girls' use. Rare, soft, and rooted.

Did you know? Kamea carries the sense of 'the one and only' — a name of singular affection in Hawaiian. In U.S. use it lands more often on girls, which we note (said 'kah-MAY-uh').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Kamea — Hawaiian 'the one; precious one'; girl-leaning in U.S. use

Variations

KameoCamea

Nicknames

KamMea

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kamea mean?

Kamea is a Hawaiian name meaning 'the one; the only one', often felt as 'precious one'.

How do you pronounce Kamea?

It's said kah-MAY-uh /kɑːˈmeɪ.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Kamea a boy or girl name?

Kamea is used here as a boy's name, though in the U.S. it is more often a girl's name — we note the lean.

How popular is Kamea?

Kamea is rare for boys in the U.S. and somewhat more common for girls.