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Kamuela

♂ Boy

Pronounced kah-moo-EH-lah /ˌkɑː.muˈɛ.lɑː/Medium

Meaning: The Hawaiian form of Samuel, from the Hebrew Shemuel, 'God has heard; name of God.' A warm island take on a biblical classic, which we note.Medium

In 30 seconds: The Hawaiian Samuel: Kamuela means 'God has heard' (said 'kah-moo-EH-lah'). Warm and island-rooted.
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Origin MediumHawaiian, Hebrew
MeaningThe Hawaiian form of Samuel, from the Hebrew Shemuel, 'God has heard; name of God.' A warm island take on a biblical classic, which we note.
U.S. rank (2025)#12960 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 298

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719752025

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

Kamuela is the Hawaiian form of Samuel ('God has heard'), and also the Hawaiian name for the town of Waimea on the Big Island. It carries biblical and island roots, which we note - rare in the U.S. mainland (said 'kah-moo-EH-lah').

It appears rarely in the U.S., mostly in Hawaiian families. Rare, island-rooted, and warm.

Did you know? Kamuela is the Hawaiian form of Samuel, from the Hebrew for 'God has heard; name of God' - a warm island take on a biblical classic, which we note (said 'kah-moo-EH-lah').
Overall data confidence 55%
References - Kamuela — Hawaiian form of Samuel; 'God has heard'

Variations

SamuelKamuelSamuela

Nicknames

KamMuela

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kamuela mean?

Kamuela is the Hawaiian form of Samuel, Hebrew for 'God has heard; name of God.'

How do you pronounce Kamuela?

It's said kah-moo-EH-lah /ˌkɑː.muˈɛ.lɑː/ - four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Kamuela a boy or girl name?

Kamuela is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Kamuela?

Kamuela is a rare name on the U.S. mainland.

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