Kekoa
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
About Kekoa
Kekoa is a masculine Hawaiian name carrying powerful meaning and cultural significance. It translates to 'the warrior' or 'the brave one,' embodying qualities of courage, strength, and valor highly valued in traditional Hawaiian culture. This name connects to Hawaii's rich heritage while offering a distinctive choice that honors Polynesian traditions. Kekoa has gained modest popularity beyond Hawaii as interest in meaningful names from diverse cultures has grown. The rhythmic quality and strong 'k' sounds give it a bold yet approachable character. For families with Hawaiian ancestry or those drawn to names with explicit meanings of strength, Kekoa provides a distinctive option with authentic cultural roots.
Kekoa is also given to girls.
Pronounced keh-KOH-ah.
As of October 2026, Kekoa ranked #16804 in US births in 2002 SSA, peaked at #9057 in 2001.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,331 | 56 | 29.2 |
| 2015 | #2,028 | 71 | 37 |
| 2016 | #2,103 | 67 | 35.3 |
| 2017 | #1,929 | 75 | 40.5 |
| 2018 | #2,560 | 50 | 27.5 |
| 2019 | #2,198 | 64 | 35.7 |
| 2020 | #2,334 | 58 | 33.6 |
| 2021 | #2,339 | 59 | 33.7 |
| 2022 | #2,107 | 71 | 40.7 |
| 2023 | #2,161 | 67 | 39.2 |
| 2024 | #2,604 | 51 | 29.6 |
| 2025 | #2,296 | 61 | 35.7 |
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