Kimo
Kimo is a boy's name of Hawaiian origin.
Meaning
Supplanter or heel-holder, as the Hawaiian form of James.
Origin and history
Kimo is the Hawaiian form of the name James, which ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Jacob. It carries a friendly, distinctive sound while remaining relatively uncommon in the mainland United States. It is most frequently used in Hawaii and among families with connections to Hawaiian culture.
Popularity in the United States
859 babies in the United States have been named Kimo since 1880. It ranks #3818 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1900.
States where it is most popular
- HI (73.9 %)
- CA (26.1 %)
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 | 8 |
| 1950-1960 | 41 |
| 1960-1970 | 103 |
| 1970-1980 | 167 |
| 1980-1990 | 177 |
| 1990-2000 | 123 |
| 2000-2010 | 141 |
| 2010-2019 | 72 |
| 2020-2029 | 27 |
Fun facts
- Kimo developed as an adaptation of the English name James because traditional Hawaiian phonology adapted western consonant sounds into its available alphabet.