Total births
181
Unisex name · since 1988
Kawena
Since 1988, U.S. Social Security records show 181 babies named Kawena, peaking in 2005. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #15923
- among girls today
- 181
- born since 1988
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 10%
- more common than other girls
Kawena currently ranks #15923 among unisex names in America, with 181 babies recorded since 1988.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kawena has been recorded 181 times among girls since 1988, currently ranked #15923 nationally and more common than 10% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1988 to 2025.
- #15923 among girls today
- 181 born since 1988
- 2010s peak decade
- 10% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Kawena is currently the #15923 unisex name in America, more common than 10% of girls - 181 born since 1988, peaking in the 2010s.
- #15923
- among girls today
- 181
- born since 1988
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 10%
- more common than other girls
Kawena vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#15923
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 10% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Kawena was born in this single decade.
2005
Single peak year
14 babies were named Kawena in 2005 - its busiest year on record.
How Kawena compares
181 35th percentile among 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls 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
Kawena's all-time total is 53% below the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kawena | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 181 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 14 | 48 | 19,840 |
Kawena's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Kawena splits its recorded history at 2013: 52% of all births land in the more recent half, 48% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1995 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2005 peak of 14 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Kawena at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2005
Current rank
#15,923
Active since
1988
Kawena popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1988–2025
- Peak year (2005)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 38 years of records
Kawena popularity over time - boys
15 total births recorded since 1992 (Kawena as boys' name)
Kawena by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Kawena's strongest decade.
59 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Kawena births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
- 1990s 22
1990s
22 births
- 2000s
2000s
52 births
- 2010s
2010s
59 births
- 2020s
2020s
42 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 59 births (33% of all-time use).
Kawena by state
Where Kawena concentrates geographically, total births since 1988
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hawaii | | 62 | 34.3% |
Hawaii share of Kawena's total US births 34.3%
62 of 181 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kawena? ▼
Since 1988, Social Security records show 181 babies named Kawena. Today it holds rank #15923 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2005, with 14 births.
When was Kawena most popular? ▼
Kawena was most popular in the 2010s decade with 59 total births. The single peak year was 2005.
Where is Kawena most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kawena are Hawaii (62 births).
Is Kawena a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Kawena is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 181 births, and as a boy's name it has 15 births.
How long has the name Kawena been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Kawena since 1988 -- 38 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Kawena? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kawana, Kawanna, Kawanda, Kawthar, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kawena's data
- Kawena's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (59 total births) through the 2020s (42) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Hawaii records the most Kawenas (62 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 Kawena
Nearby Names Like Kawena
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kawena
Kawana Girl
960 births
Kawanna Girl
551 births
Kawanda Girl
423 births
Kawthar Girl
#8669 243 births
Kawsar Girl
#10111 116 births
Compare Kawena side by side: Kawena vs Kawana Kawena vs Kawanna Kawena vs Kawanda
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Kawena
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, 1988–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Kawena: #15923 Unisex Name - 181 Births, Peak 2005." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kawena. 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 Kawena 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.