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Kaulana

♂ Boy

Pronounced kow-LAH-nah /kaʊˈlɑ.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Hawaiian kaulana, 'famous; celebrated; renowned' — a word known from songs and place names. We note it respectfully as a Hawaiian word-name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A name that means renown: Kaulana is Hawaiian for 'famous; celebrated' (said 'kow-LAH-nah'). A Hawaiian word-name, which we note respectfully.
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Origin MediumHawaiian
MeaningFrom Hawaiian kaulana, 'famous; celebrated; renowned' — a word known from songs and place names. We note it respectfully as a Hawaiian word-name.
U.S. rank (2024)#13226 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1991
Total births (all-time)≈ 147

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199919812024

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

Kaulana is a Hawaiian word meaning 'famous; celebrated; renowned', long used in songs, chants and place names. As a given name it passes that sense of honor to a child. We note it respectfully as a Hawaiian word carried into personal-name use (said 'kow-LAH-nah').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. mainland. Rare, melodic, and meaningful.

Did you know? Kaulana appears in Hawaiian song and speech as the word for 'famous' or 'celebrated' — it opens the well-known anthem Kaulana Na Pua. As a name it carries that sense of honor and renown, which we note respectfully.
Overall data confidence 58%
References — Kaulana — Hawaiian kaulana 'famous; celebrated'

Variations

KaulanKaulaniKalana

Nicknames

KauLana

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kaulana mean?

Kaulana is a Hawaiian word meaning 'famous; celebrated; renowned', which we note respectfully.

How do you pronounce Kaulana?

It's said kow-LAH-nah /kaʊˈlɑ.nɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Kaulana a boy or girl name?

Kaulana is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Kaulana?

Kaulana is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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