Kava
Meaning
"bitter"
Origin: Polynesian
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #62,602
- Total SSA Count
- 5
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Kay
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"bitter"
Origin: Polynesian
"young warrior"
Origin: Latin
Markell is more popular, ranked #2483 vs #62602 for Kava.
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Markell is more popular, ranked #2483 compared to Kava at #62602 in the United States.
Kava means "bitter" (Polynesian origin). Markell means "young warrior" (Latin origin).
Kava is primarily a girl name. Markell is primarily a boy name.