Kanoa
Kanoa is a boy's name of Hawaiian origin.
Meaning
The free one or the commoner.
Origin and history
Kanoa is a traditional Hawaiian given name meaning 'the free one' or 'the commoner'. It has gained modest visibility in the United States mainland, particularly in coastal and surf-oriented communities. Recent birth data shows a steady, moderate presence for boys in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
867 babies in the United States have been named Kanoa since 1880. It ranks #3810 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1762.
States where it is most popular
- HI (59.7 %)
- CA (40.3 %)
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 | 21 |
| 1980-1990 | 26 |
| 1990-2000 | 87 |
| 2000-2010 | 268 |
| 2010-2019 | 300 |
| 2020-2029 | 165 |
Famous people named Kanoa
- Kanoa Igarashi: Surfer, Athlete
- Kanoa Leahey: Sportscaster, Journalist
Fun facts
- In the Hawaiian language, the prefix 'ka-' is the definite article ('the'), combined with 'noa' meaning 'free' or 'released from taboo'.
- While historically most popular in Hawaii, Kanoa has seen rising interest across the broader United States in recent decades.