Keawe

Keawe was the name of several Hawaiian chiefs and may be used as an epithet to symbolise powerful lineage. It appeared frequently in 19th century Hawaiian records as a given name and a surname, while more recently, it has only been given to a small handful of boys each year across the US.

Other possible interpretations of the meaning include "wake of a ship" and "cross".

Pronounced kay-AH-way.

As of October 2026, Keawe ranked #7956 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #7102 for boys in 2023.