Home βΊ Baby Names Directory βΊ Kanaloa
Kanaloa
Pronounced kah-nah-LOH-ah /ΛkΙ.nΙΛloΚ.Ι/Medium
Meaning: From Hawaiian Kanaloa β the great god of the ocean, the deep sea, and the underworld (one of the four major Hawaiian deities)Medium
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Kanaloa comes from Hawaiian Kanaloa β the great god of the ocean, the deep sea, and the underworld, one of the four major deities of Hawaiian religion (often paired with Kane). A mythic, powerful name; we note honestly that it names a revered god.
In the U.S. it appears in Hawaiian families. Rare, the-god-of-the-ocean at the root, and mythic.
Variations
Nicknames
Famous Bearers
- Famous bearers coming soon.
If you like Kanaloaβ¦
Explore names like Kanaloa
Frequently Asked
What does the name Kanaloa mean?
Kanaloa is the great Hawaiian god of the ocean, the deep sea, and the underworld.
How do you pronounce Kanaloa?
It's said kah-nah-LOH-ah /ΛkΙ.nΙΛloΚ.Ι/ β four syllables, stress on the third.
Is Kanaloa a boy or girl name?
Kanaloa is a boy's name.
How popular is Kanaloa?
Kanaloa is a rare name in the U.S.