Kamea
Meaning
"the cherished one"
Origin: Hawaiian
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #5,407
- Total SSA Count
- 24
- Syllables
- 3
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Kame, Mea
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"the cherished one"
Origin: Hawaiian
"meadow by the river"
Origin: English River + Old English leigh (meadow)
Riverleigh is more popular, ranked #5350 vs #5407 for Kamea.
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Riverleigh is more popular, ranked #5350 compared to Kamea at #5407 in the United States.
Kamea means "the cherished one" (Hawaiian origin). Riverleigh means "meadow by the river" (English River + Old English leigh (meadow) origin).
Kamea is primarily a girl name. Riverleigh is primarily a girl name.