Kanoa
- Pronunciation
- [Ka-no-a]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- The Free One
- Origin
- Hawaiian
Kanoa Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 844 baby boys have been named Kanoa. The name peaked in 2010 with 47 US births that year (rank #2607). In 2024, ranked #4128 nationally — 1,521 places below its 2010 peak.
Top States for Kanoa
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Kanoa births are: Hawaii (274), California (184).
Other Hawaiian-Origin Names Like Kanoa
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5-Letter Names Starting with K
Names with Kanoa's exact length and starting letter: Kaage, Kacee, Kacey, Kacia, Kacie.
Quick Facts About Kanoa
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Compare Kanoa to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Kanoa against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).