Kona

♂ Boy

Pronounced KOH-nah /ˈkoʊ.nɑ/High

Meaning: From Hawaiian kona, 'the leeward side (of an island)' (the Kona coast); also a Hindi word, 'a corner/angle'; used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: The leeward side: Kona is Hawaiian — 'the leeward side'. Crisp, breezy, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys).

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Origin LowHawaiian

MeaningFrom Hawaiian kona, 'the leeward side (of an island)' (the Kona coast); also a Hindi word, 'a corner/angle'; used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#6016 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2012

Total births (all-time)≈ 438

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

Kona comes from Hawaiian kona, 'the leeward side of an island' — the name of the sunny Kona coast on the Big Island, famed for its coffee (it is also a Hindi word, 'a corner, an angle'; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, breezy name, used for both sexes, here for boys (slug distinguished; nickname Ko).

In the U.S. it appears in Hawaiian and modern families. Rare, the-leeward-side at the root, and breezy.

Did you know? Kona means 'the leeward side of an island' in Hawaiian (the famous Kona coast) — a crisp, breezy place-name, used for both sexes (here for boys; it is also a Hindi word, 'a corner'; the routes are layered; said 'KOH-nah').

Overall data confidence 45%

References — Kona — place-name; routes layered

Variations

KonahCona

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kona mean?

Kona is Hawaiian for 'the leeward side of an island' (the Kona coast); also Hindi 'a corner'. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Kona?

It's said KOH-nah /ˈkoʊ.nɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kona a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Kona?

Kona is a rare name in the U.S.