Chelesa vs Kava

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kava

Girl #62,602 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bitter"

Origin: Polynesian

Cultural Roots

Fijian Tongan Samoan Polynesian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#62,602
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kay

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Chelesa Rank #62,567
Kava Rank #62,602

Chelesa is more popular, ranked #62567 vs #62602 for Kava.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Chelesa ___

No pairings available yet.

Kava ___

  • Kava Mele
  • Kava Rose
  • Kava Sina
  • Kava Lei
  • Kava Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Kava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chelesa or Kava more popular?

Chelesa is more popular, ranked #62567 compared to Kava at #62602 in the United States.

What do Chelesa and Kava mean?

Kava means "bitter" (Polynesian origin).

Are Chelesa and Kava boy or girl names?

Chelesa is primarily a girl name. Kava is primarily a girl name.

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