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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Sea of rolling waves
- Origin
- Hawaiian
- Gender
- Primarily used for boys
- Pronunciation
- ky-NAH-loo
Kainalu is a Hawaiian name that means "sea of rolling waves." It's been recorded in U.S. Social Security data every year from 1991 through 2024, though it has always stayed rare. For parents drawn to ocean imagery rooted in Hawaiian language, that meaning comes straight from the name itself.
Meaning & Origin of Kainalu
Meaning: Sea of rolling waves.
Origin: Hawaiian.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Kainalu
ky-NAH-looIPA /kaɪˈnɑːluː/
Popularity of Kainalu
Kainalu peaked in 2003, ranking #3022 nationally with 32 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had dropped to #4956, with only 20 babies recorded.
Names Like Kainalu
These names have followed a similar path to Kainalu in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Kainalu mean?
Sea of rolling waves. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Kainalu?
Kainalu is pronounced ky-NAH-loo (IPA: /kaɪˈnɑːluː/).
Is Kainalu a popular name right now?
Kainalu peaked at #3022 in 2003 and is ranked #4956 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1991–2024.)
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