Total births
667
Boys' name · since 1991
Kainalu
Kainalu has 667 recorded births since 1991 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2003 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #4983
- among boys today
- 667
- born since 1991
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Kainalu is the #4983 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 667 recorded since 1991.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kainalu has been recorded 667 times among boys since 1991, currently ranked #4983 nationally and more common than 65% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1991 to 2025.
- #4983 among boys today
- 667 born since 1991
- 2000s peak decade
- 65% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Kainalu is currently the #4983 boys' name in America, more common than 65% of boys - 667 born since 1991, peaking in the 2000s.
- #4983
- among boys today
- 667
- born since 1991
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other boys
Kainalu vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4983
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 65% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Kainalu was born in this single decade.
2003
Single peak year
32 babies were named Kainalu in 2003 - its busiest year on record.
How Kainalu compares
667 Top 38% higher than 62% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Kainalu's all-time total is 82% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kainalu | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 667 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 32 | 23 | 22,252 |
Kainalu's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Kainalu splits its recorded history at 2008: 51% of all births land in the more recent half, 49% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1991 (6 births) -- compare that against the 2003 peak of 32 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Kainalu at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2003
Current rank
#4,983
Active since
1991
Kainalu popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1991–2025
- Peak year (2003)
- 32
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Kainalu by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Kainalu's strongest decade.
258 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Kainalu births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
125 births
- 2000s
2000s
258 births
- 2010s
2010s
174 births
- 2020s
2020s
110 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 258 births (39% of all-time use).
How Kainalu compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Kainalu's total volume
Kainalu vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Kainalu by state
Where Kainalu concentrates geographically, total births since 1991
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hawaii | | 458 | 68.7% |
| #2 | California | | 6 | 0.9% |
| #3 | Utah | | 5 | 0.7% |
Hawaii share of Kainalu's total US births 68.7%
Even split
458 of 667 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kainalu? ▼
667 babies have been named Kainalu since 1991. It currently ranks #4983 among boys. The peak year was 2003 with 32 births.
When was Kainalu most popular? ▼
Kainalu was most popular in the 2000s decade with 258 total births. The single peak year was 2003.
Where is Kainalu most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kainalu are Hawaii (458 births), California (6 births), Utah (5 births).
How long has the name Kainalu been used? ▼
Kainalu has been recorded in Social Security data since 1991, spanning 35 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Kainalu? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kai, Kaiden, Kairo, Kaison, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Kainalu's data
- Kainalu's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (258 total births) through the 2020s (110) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Hawaii records the most Kainalus (458 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Hawaii names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Kainalu
Nearby Names Like Kainalu
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kainalu
Kai Boy
#76 70,232 births
Kaiden Boy
#208 52,562 births
Kairo Boy
#238 11,224 births
Kaison Boy
#515 7,182 births
Kaiser Boy
#801 3,921 births
Compare Kainalu side by side: Kainalu vs Kai Kainalu vs Kaiden Kainalu vs Kairo
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Kainalu
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1991–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Kainalu: #4983 Boys' Name - 667 Births, Peak 2003." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kainalu. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Kainalu draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.