Kawai
Pronunciation: [ k-ahw-AH-ee ]
Kawai is a girl baby name. Ranked #41,973 in the US, popular nicknames include Kaw, Kay, and Kawie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Kawai first appeared in US Social Security records in 2016.
Over 5 babies have been named Kawai in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kawai is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #41,973 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #41,973
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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Also a Boy Name
Kawai is also used as a boy name, ranked #7209.
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About the Name Kawai
Kawai is a girl name .
Is Kawai a boy or girl name? Kawai is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #41,973 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #7,209. Kawai is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kawai is currently ranked #41,973 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kawai include Kaw, Kay, and Kawie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis