Keoki

♂ Boy

Pronounced kay-OH-kee /keɪˈoʊ.ki/Medium

Meaning: The Hawaiian form of George, adapted to Hawaiian sounds. George comes from Greek georgos, 'farmer; earthworker'. We note Keoki respectfully as a Hawaiian rendering of a borrowed name.Medium

In 30 seconds: George, in Hawaiian: Keoki carries the Greek sense 'farmer; earthworker' (said 'kay-OH-kee').

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Origin MediumHawaiian, Greek

MeaningThe Hawaiian form of George, adapted to Hawaiian sounds. George comes from Greek georgos, 'farmer; earthworker'. We note Keoki respectfully as a Hawaiian rendering of a borrowed name.

U.S. rank (2024)#13267 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1978

Total births (all-time)≈ 508

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

Keoki is the Hawaiian form of George, from Greek georgos, 'earthworker; farmer'. Hawaiian has no hard g or r, so borrowed names were remade — hence Keoki. It remains a warm, familiar name in Hawaii, which we note respectfully (said 'kay-OH-kee').

On the U.S. mainland it appears only rarely for boys. Rare here, at home in Hawaii.

Did you know? When names entered Hawaii, they were reshaped to fit Hawaiian sounds — George became Keoki, John became Keoni. The Greek root behind it means 'farmer; one who works the earth', which we note.

Overall data confidence 60%

References — Keoki — Hawaiian form of George; Greek georgos 'farmer'

Variations

GeorgeKeoneKeoni

Nicknames

KeoKiki

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Keoki mean?

Keoki is the Hawaiian form of George, from Greek georgos, 'farmer; earthworker'.

How do you pronounce Keoki?

It's said kay-OH-kee /keɪˈoʊ.ki/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Keoki a boy or girl name?

Keoki is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Keoki?

Keoki is a rare name for boys on the U.S. mainland, though it is familiar in Hawaii.