Declining since 2009, #8,362 for girls today.
Popularity of Kamea since 1982
Babies named Kamea per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 8 |
| 1990s | 41 |
| 2000s | 429 |
| 2010s | 425 |
| 2020s | 173 |
Meaning & origin
Kamea first appeared in U.S. records in 1982, and its popularity peaked in 2010. As of 2025, its rank is 8,362, and its frequency is about 1 in 133,939 births. The name has been on a downward trajectory since 2009, reflecting a decline in use after its peak. It has not been among the most popular names in any specific state. Likely of Hawaiian origin or a modern coinage, Kamea remains a rare and distinctive choice.
Kamea may derive from Hawaiian 'ka' (the) and 'mea' (one, something), giving 'the one' or 'the only one'. However, it has also gained usage as a modern English name, possibly influenced by similar names like Kamaya or Kiami. Its use in the United States dates to the early 1980s, and it remains rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kami, Mea, Kae
Sibling names for Kamea
Names that share Kamea's style, for a brother or sister.
