Holding steady, #3,450 for boys today.
Popularity of Ikaika since 1978
Babies named Ikaika per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 21 |
| 1980s | 214 |
| 1990s | 188 |
| 2000s | 259 |
| 2010s | 241 |
| 2020s | 152 |
Meaning & origin
Ikaika is a Hawaiian name meaning 'strong' or 'powerful,' directly taken from the Hawaiian word for strength. First recorded in the United States in 1978, it saw its peak popularity in 1983 and has remained steadily used since. In 2025, it ranked 3,450th nationally, with approximately 1 in 51,760 boys given the name. The name is most common in Nevada, reflecting a significant Hawaiian community there, and is part of a broader revival of indigenous Hawaiian names. Ikaika has not crossed over into general American usage in large numbers, remaining primarily within families of Hawaiian heritage or those with ties to the islands. For parents who want a name that signifies resilience and cultural identity, Ikaika offers a direct and powerful choice.
Ikaika is a Hawaiian name directly derived from the word for 'strong, powerful, strength.' It has been used in Hawaii since the 1970s, reflecting a cultural revival of native Hawaiian names. The name is occasionally given to children in the mainland United States as well, though it remains most common in Hawaii.
Where Ikaika is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Iki
Sibling names for Ikaika
Names that share Ikaika's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Leilani, Kai, Nalani, Kiana, Malia, Aloha, Anuhea, Aolani, Aulani, Halia, Kailani, Kaiulani, Kalani, Kalena, Kaloni, Kanani, Keala, Kealani, Keilana, Keilani, Kelani, Keona, Lalani, Lani, Mahealani, Maile, Malie, Mele, Nailani, Noelani, Tehani, Aalani, Halona, Hanalei, Kahealani, Kaina, Kamalani, Kamea, Kawena, Kohana, Lanitra, Lehua, Leilanie, Lilinoe, Mahlani, Mailani, Maleni, Nanea, Neilani, Nohea, Tarita, Kaylanii, Kuuipo, Deilani, Halei, Healani, Hiilani, Hokulani, Iolana, Kalany, Kamalei, Kehaulani, Khailani, Kuulei, Laloni, Leialoha, Leinani, Lulani, Moani, Nohealani, Pualani, Sanoe, Taimane, Uilani
Brothers: Koa, Keanu, Makana, Noa, Kaleo, Alakai, Kaimana, Kainalu, Kainoa, Kaipo, Kanai, Kanoa, Kawika, Kekoa, Keoki, Keola, Keone, Keoni, Makaio, Makoa, Maui, Akoni, Kaeo, Kahiau, Kaikoa, Kaimani, Kamilo, Kamuela, Keahi, Kealii, Makani, Aleki, Aukai, Kanaloa, Kaulana, Keawe, Kelii, Laakea, Lopaka
