Kauai
Pronunciation: [ k-OW-eye ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kauai first appeared in US Social Security records in 2001.
Over 32 babies have been named Kauai in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kauai is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #26,309 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #26,309
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Kauai is also used as a girl name, ranked #40413.
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About the Name Kauai
Kauai is a boy name .
Is Kauai a boy or girl name? Kauai is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #26,309 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #40,413. Kauai is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kauai is currently ranked #26,309 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kauai include Kau, Kay, Kaie, and Kaukins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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