Keahi

♂ Boy

Pronounced keh-AH-hee /kɛˈɑ.hi/Medium

Meaning: From Hawaiian ke ahi, 'the fire; the flames'Medium

In 30 seconds: The fire; the flames: Keahi is Hawaiian for 'the fire'. Crisp, cultural, and warm (said 'keh-AH-hee').

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Origin MediumHawaiian

MeaningFrom Hawaiian ke ahi, 'the fire; the flames'

U.S. rank (2025)#6283 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 329

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

Keahi comes from Hawaiian ke ahi, 'the fire; the flames' (ke, 'the', plus ahi, 'fire'). A crisp, cultural Hawaiian name, used for both sexes, here for boys (said 'keh-AH-hee'; nickname Ke).

In the U.S. it appears in Hawaiian and Pacific Islander families. Rare, the-fire at the root, and cultural.

Did you know? Keahi means 'the fire; the flames' in Hawaiian (ke, 'the', plus ahi, 'fire') — a crisp, cultural name, used for both sexes (said 'keh-AH-hee').

Overall data confidence 62%

Hawaiian references — Keahi — etymology

Variations

AhiKeahe

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Keahi mean?

Keahi is Hawaiian for 'the fire; the flames'.

How do you pronounce Keahi?

It's said keh-AH-hee /kɛˈɑ.hi/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Keahi a boy or girl name?

Keahi is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Keahi?

Keahi is a rare name in the U.S.