Kauai
Pronunciation: [ k-OW-eye ]
Kauai is a girl baby name. Ranked #40,413 in the US, popular nicknames include Kau, Kay, and Kauie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Kauai first appeared in US Social Security records in 2021.
Over 11 babies have been named Kauai in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kauai is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #40,413 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #40,413
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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Kauai is also used as a boy name, ranked #26309.
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About the Name Kauai
Kauai is a girl name .
Is Kauai a boy or girl name? Kauai is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #40,413 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #26,309. Kauai is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kauai is currently ranked #40,413 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kauai include Kau, Kay, and Kauie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis