Kainalu
Every Kainalu since 1991 — 667 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kainalu
Kainalu is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,997 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1991, 667 American babies have been named Kainalu. Its peak came in 2003, when 32 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kainalu stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kainalu year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | #5,997 |
| 2024 | 20 | #4,972 |
| 2023 | 19 | #5,161 |
| 2022 | 18 | #5,318 |
| 2021 | 18 | #5,233 |
| 2020 | 20 | #4,783 |
| 2019 | 15 | #5,959 |
| 2018 | 18 | #5,203 |
| 2017 | 23 | #4,396 |
| 2016 | 16 | #5,673 |
| 2015 | 18 | #5,172 |
| 2014 | 18 | #5,161 |
| 2013 | 15 | #5,794 |
| 2012 | 14 | #6,145 |
| 2011 | 22 | #4,434 |
| 2010 | 15 | #5,887 |
| 2009 | 23 | #4,363 |
| 2008 | 31 | #3,527 |
| 2007 | 25 | #4,068 |
| 2006 | 29 | #3,563 |
| 2005 | 27 | #3,574 |
| 2004 | 25 | #3,697 |
| 2003 | 32 | #3,022 |
| 2002 | 28 | #3,227 |
| 2001 | 19 | #4,211 |
| 2000 | 19 | #4,137 |
| 1995 | 16 | #3,961 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kainalu in 2025?
Kainalu ranked #5,997 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kainalu?
667 babies have been named Kainalu in the United States since 1991, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kainalu most popular?
Kainalu peaked in 2003, when 32 newborns received the name.
Is Kainalu a boy or girl name?
Kainalu is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kainalu rising or falling?
Kainalu is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.