Nainoa
Nainoa is a boy's name of Hawaiian origin.
Meaning
The namesakes or guardians of names.
Origin and history
Nainoa is a traditional Hawaiian masculine name given in Hawaii and across the wider United States. It carries the poetic meaning of the namesakes or guardians of names. Though relatively rare nationwide, it maintains steady usage in regions with Pacific Islander culture.
Popularity in the United States
621 babies in the United States have been named Nainoa since 1880. It ranks #4055 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1836.
States where it is most popular
- HI (96.2 %)
- CA (3.8 %)
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 | 19 |
| 1990-2000 | 111 |
| 2000-2010 | 231 |
| 2010-2019 | 169 |
| 2020-2029 | 91 |
Famous people named Nainoa
- Nainoa Thompson: Navigator, Educator
Fun facts
- Nainoa Thompson is a famous Hawaiian navigator who helped revitalize traditional Polynesian voyaging techniques.
- The name is derived from the Hawaiian plural marker 'na' combined with 'inoa', meaning name.