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Kawhi

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Kawhi

Pronounced kə-WY /kəˈwaɪ/Medium

Meaning: A modern coined name (popularized by the basketball star Kawhi Leonard); the origin and meaning are uncertain/unverifiedLow

In 30 seconds: A modern coinage: Kawhi is a distinctive, recent name. Bold, modern, and warm (said 'kə-WY').
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningA modern coined name (popularized by the basketball star Kawhi Leonard); the origin and meaning are uncertain/unverified
U.S. rank (2025)#6280 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 386

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920132025

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

Kawhi is a modern coined name — given fame by the NBA champion Kawhi Leonard. Its origin and meaning are uncertain and unverified in standard references (we flag this honestly rather than invent a meaning; routes uncertain). A bold, distinctive, modern name (said 'kə-WY'; nickname Kaw).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, of-uncertain-meaning, and distinctive.

Did you know? Kawhi is a modern coined name, made famous by the basketball star Kawhi Leonard — its origin and meaning are uncertain, which we flag honestly (said 'kə-WY').
Overall data confidence 35%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files — coinage; meaning uncertain

Variations

KawhiiKuwhi

Nicknames

Kaw

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If you like Kawhi…

Kavon— a fellow modern boys' name
Keon— a companion modern boys' name
Jaylen— another modern boys' name
Jakhi— echoes that soft -hi sound
Kayson— shares Kawhi's American roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kawhi mean?

Kawhi is a modern coined name (made famous by Kawhi Leonard) with an uncertain meaning, which we flag.

How do you pronounce Kawhi?

It's said kə-WY /kəˈwaɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Kawhi a boy or girl name?

Kawhi is a boy's name.

How popular is Kawhi?

Kawhi is a very rare, recent name in the U.S.

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