Total births
1,218
Boys' name · since 1968
Kawika
Since 1968, U.S. Social Security records show 1,218 babies named Kawika, peaking in 1992. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6924
- among boys today
- 1,218
- born since 1968
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 52%
- more common than other boys
1,218 babies have been named Kawika since 1968, making it today's #6924 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kawika has been recorded 1,218 times among boys since 1968, currently ranked #6924 nationally and more common than 52% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1968 to 2025.
- #6924 among boys today
- 1,218 born since 1968
- 1990s peak decade
- 52% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Kawika is currently the #6924 boys' name in America, more common than 52% of boys - 1,218 born since 1968, peaking in the 1990s.
- #6924
- among boys today
- 1,218
- born since 1968
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 52%
- more common than other boys
Kawika vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6924
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 52% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
22% of everyone ever named Kawika was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
35 babies were named Kawika in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
How Kawika compares
1,218 Top 28% higher than 72% 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
Kawika's all-time total is 3x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kawika | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,218 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 35 | 23 | 22,252 |
Kawika's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kawika's SSA record in two at 1998 and the more recent half accounts for 49% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 51%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1968, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1992 peak of 35, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kawika at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1992
Current rank
#6,924
Active since
1968
Kawika popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1968–2025
- Peak year (1992)
- 35
- Annual births at peak, across 58 years of records
Kawika by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Kawika's strongest decade.
270 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 22% of all-time use.
Kawika births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s
1970s
133 births
- 1980s
1980s
261 births
- 1990s
1990s
270 births
- 2000s
2000s
236 births
- 2010s
2010s
212 births
- 2020s 101
2020s
101 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 270 births (22% of all-time use).
How Kawika 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 Kawika's total volume
Kawika vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Kawika by state
Where Kawika concentrates geographically, total births since 1968
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hawaii | | 686 | 56.3% |
| #2 | California | | 89 | 7.3% |
Hawaii share of Kawika's total US births 56.3%
Even split
686 of 1,218 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kawika? ▼
Kawika has been given to 1,218 babies in the U.S. since 1968, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #6924 as of the latest data. 35 babies were born in 1992, its single highest year.
When was Kawika most popular? ▼
Kawika was most popular in the 1990s decade with 270 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
Where is Kawika most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kawika are Hawaii (686 births), California (89 births).
How long has the name Kawika been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Kawika since 1968 -- 58 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Kawika? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kawan, Kawhi, Kawon, Kawai, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Kawika's data
- Kawika's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (270 total births) through the 2020s (101) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Hawaii records the most Kawikas (686 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 Kawika
Nearby Names Like Kawika
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kawika
Kawan Boy
#11206 568 births
Kawhi Boy
#6161 400 births
Kawon Boy
164 births
Kawai Boy
106 births
Kawliga Boy
48 births
Compare Kawika side by side: Kawika vs Kawan Kawika vs Kawhi Kawika vs Kawon
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Kawika
Osama #6923
979 births · Peak 1999
Aldrin #6925
542 births · Peak 1969
Konstantine #6922
442 births · Peak 2014
Diondre #6926
1,441 births · Peak 1996
Eyal #6921
468 births · Peak 2010
Dustyn #6927
2,673 births · Peak 1995
Lamarcus #6920
3,008 births · Peak 1989
Geremy #6928
1,283 births · Peak 1989
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1968–2025 (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. "Kawika: #6924 Boys' Name - 1,218 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kawika. 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 Kawika 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 June 2026.