Kawai
Pronunciation: [ k-ahw-AH-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kawai first appeared in US Social Security records in 2008.
Over 100 babies have been named Kawai in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kawai is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #7,209 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,209
- Total SSA Count
- 12
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About the Name Kawai
Kawai is a boy name .
Is Kawai a boy or girl name? Kawai is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #7,209 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #41,973. Kawai is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kawai is currently ranked #7,209 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kawai include Kaw, Kay, Kaie, and Kawkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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