Kanoa vs Imari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kanoa

Boy #4,088 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the free one, freedom"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Pacific Islander American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,088
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Imari

Boy #4,001 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Imari, city of fine porcelain"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,001
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kanoa Rank #4,088
Imari Rank #4,001

Imari is more popular, ranked #4001 vs #4088 for Kanoa.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kanoa or Imari more popular?

Imari is more popular, ranked #4001 compared to Kanoa at #4088 in the United States.

What do Kanoa and Imari mean?

Kanoa means "the free one, freedom" (Hawaiian origin). Imari means "from Imari, city of fine porcelain" (Japanese origin).

Are Kanoa and Imari boy or girl names?

Kanoa is primarily a boy name. Imari is primarily a boy name.

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