Kawena
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kawena first appeared in US Social Security records in 1992.
Over 15 babies have been named Kawena in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kawena is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #41,183 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #41,183
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Kawena is also used as a girl name, ranked #56664.
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About the Name Kawena
Kawena is a boy name .
Is Kawena a boy or girl name? Kawena is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #41,183 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #56,664. Kawena is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kawena is currently ranked #41,183 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kawena include Kaw, Kawe, Kawey, Kaweie, Kay, Kaie, and Kawkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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