Declining since 2022, #3,583 for boys today.
Popularity of Kaimana since 1984
Babies named Kaimana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 28 |
| 1990s | 6 | 136 |
| 2000s | 38 | 287 |
| 2010s | 50 | 330 |
| 2020s | 72 | 229 |
Meaning & origin
Kaimana is a distinctly Hawaiian name that blends natural imagery with spiritual power. Its first recorded use in the United States was in 1984, and it reached a peak rank of 3,583 in 2022, after which its popularity has declined slightly. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 55,099 newborns received the name, making it a rare but meaningful choice. The name's strongest association is with the state of Hawaii, where it appears among top-name lists, reflecting its cultural roots in the Hawaiian language and tradition. Kaimana's dual meaning of 'sea power' and 'diamond' gives it a poetic resonance, appealing to parents seeking a name that honors the ocean's strength or the brilliance of a gem.
Kaimana is a Hawaiian given name composed of kai (sea, salt water) and mana (power, strength). It thus conveys the sense of oceanic power. Alternatively, it can be interpreted as a variant of "diamond" (from English "diamond"), especially in the context of the Hawaiian word for diamond, kaimana, itself a loanword. The name has been used in Hawaii for both boys and girls since the late 20th century.
Where Kaimana is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kai, Mana
Sibling names for Kaimana
Names that share Kaimana's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Leilani, Nalani, Kehlani, Mahina, Moana, Kalei, Kalena, Mahealani, Kahealani, Kaina, Kamaile, Kamalani, Hiilani, Kealohilani, Kehaulani, Laloni, Lulani, Mililani, Nohealani, Pualani, Taimane, Uilani
Brothers: Kai, Keanu, Makana, Kanoa, Ikaika, Kainoa, Keoki, Keoni, Kaikoa, Kaulana, Laakea, Lopaka
