Kauai

Q: Is Kauai a boy or girl name?

Kauai is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #26309, and as a girl name it ranks #40413.

Q: How popular is the name Kauai?

Kauai is ranked #26309 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ k-OW-eye ]

Boy Name #26,309 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Kauai is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-OW-eye.

Popularity Over Time

#26,309

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #26,309
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Kau Kay Kauie

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Also a Girl Name

Kauai is also used as a girl name, ranked #40413.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kauai

Is Kauai a boy or girl name?

Kauai is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #26309. As a girl name, it is ranked #40413. Kauai is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Kauai?

Kauai is pronounced k-OW-eye.

How popular is the name Kauai?

Kauai is currently ranked #26309 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Kauai?

Common nicknames for Kauai include Kau, Kay, and Kauie.

Is Kauai a common or rare name?

Kauai is an uncommon name, ranked #26309 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, and Kauie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.