Kanoa
Every Kanoa since 1971 — 878 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kanoa
Kanoa is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,469 in 2025 with 23 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 878 American babies have been named Kanoa. Its peak came in 2010, when 47 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Kanoa stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kanoa year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 23 | #4,469 |
| 2024 | 5 | #16,436 | 26 | #4,142 |
| 2023 | — | — | 43 | #2,921 |
| 2022 | — | — | 22 | #4,626 |
| 2021 | 6 | #14,334 | 32 | #3,542 |
| 2020 | — | — | 19 | #4,944 |
| 2019 | — | — | 23 | #4,411 |
| 2018 | — | — | 22 | #4,540 |
| 2017 | — | — | 28 | #3,842 |
| 2016 | — | — | 30 | #3,645 |
| 2015 | — | — | 20 | #4,806 |
| 2014 | — | — | 29 | #3,658 |
| 2013 | — | — | 25 | #4,013 |
| 2012 | — | — | 31 | #3,488 |
| 2011 | — | — | 45 | #2,686 |
| 2010 | — | — | 47 | #2,607 |
| 2009 | — | — | 33 | #3,371 |
| 2008 | — | — | 39 | #3,039 |
| 2007 | — | — | 42 | #2,844 |
| 2006 | — | — | 19 | #4,778 |
| 2005 | — | — | 33 | #3,127 |
| 2004 | — | — | 23 | #3,944 |
| 2003 | — | — | 28 | #3,325 |
| 2002 | — | — | 19 | #4,258 |
| 2001 | — | — | 11 | #6,238 |
| 2000 | — | — | 21 | #3,853 |
| 1995 | — | — | 10 | #5,709 |
| 1990 | — | — | 5 | #8,806 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kanoa in 2025?
Kanoa ranked #4,469 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 23 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kanoa?
878 babies have been named Kanoa in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kanoa most popular?
Kanoa peaked in 2010, when 47 newborns received the name.
Is Kanoa a boy or girl name?
Kanoa is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kanoa rising or falling?
Kanoa is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.