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Kamea

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Pronounced kah-MAY-ah /kɑˈmeɪ.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Hawaiian kamea, 'the one and only; the precious/cherished one; the favorite'Medium

In 30 seconds: The one and only: Kamea is Hawaiian for 'the precious, cherished one'. Soft, lyrical, and warm.

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Origin MediumHawaiian

MeaningFrom Hawaiian kamea, 'the one and only; the precious/cherished one; the favorite'

U.S. rank (2025)#8608 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2010

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,076

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Kamea comes from Hawaiian kamea, 'the one and only; the precious, cherished one; the favorite' (from ka, 'the', plus mea, 'a thing, a person, a cherished one'). A soft, lyrical name across Hawaii (said 'kah-MAY-ah').

In the U.S. it appears in Hawaiian families. Rare, the-one-and-only at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Kamea means 'the one and only; the precious or cherished one; the favorite' in Hawaiian — a soft, lyrical name treasuring a beloved child (said 'kah-MAY-ah').

Overall data confidence 70%

Hawaiian references — kamea — etymology

Variations

KameahKamia

Nicknames

Kam

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kamea mean?

Kamea is Hawaiian for 'the one and only; the precious, cherished one'.

How do you pronounce Kamea?

It's said kah-MAY-ah /kɑˈmeɪ.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Kamea a boy or girl name?

Kamea is a girl's name.

How popular is Kamea?

Kamea is a rare name in the U.S.