Kaimana
Kaimana is a boy's name of Hawaiian origin.
Meaning
Power of the sea, ocean spirit, or diamond.
Origin and history
Kaimana is a traditional Hawaiian name derived from the combination of words meaning ocean and power, or spirit. In modern usage, it is also widely understood in Hawaii as the word for diamond. While predominantly used in Hawaii, it has seen steady, modest use across the wider United States.
Popularity in the United States
1,010 babies in the United States have been named Kaimana since 1880. It ranks #3673 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1698.
States where it is most popular
- HI (85.6 %)
- CA (11.2 %)
- WA (1.7 %)
- NV (0.76 %)
- OR (0.76 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 28 |
| 1990-2000 | 136 |
| 2000-2010 | 287 |
| 2010-2019 | 330 |
| 2020-2029 | 229 |
Famous people named Kaimana
- Kaimana Barcarse: Educator, Community Leader
Nicknames
Kai
Fun facts
- In contemporary Hawaiian, Kaimana is the transliterated word used for diamond, derived from 'diamond' via Diamond Head (Kaimana Hila).
- The name combines 'kai' meaning ocean or sea water with 'mana' meaning spiritual power or strength.