Kava vs Shun

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

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Popularity Comparison

Kava Rank #62,602
Shun Rank #31,596

Shun is more popular, ranked #31596 vs #62602 for Kava.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kava ___

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

Shun ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Shun

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kava or Shun more popular?

Shun is more popular, ranked #31596 compared to Kava at #62602 in the United States.

What do Kava and Shun mean?

Kava means "bitter" (Polynesian origin).

Are Kava and Shun boy or girl names?

Kava is primarily a girl name. Shun is primarily a boy name.

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