Kawika
Every Kawika since 1968 — 1,218 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kawika
Kawika is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,724 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1968, 1,218 American babies have been named Kawika. Its peak came in 1992, when 35 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Kawika stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kawika year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #5,724 |
| 2024 | 12 | #7,050 |
| 2023 | 18 | #5,359 |
| 2022 | 21 | #4,786 |
| 2021 | 13 | #6,508 |
| 2020 | 21 | #4,628 |
| 2019 | 14 | #6,258 |
| 2018 | 15 | #5,914 |
| 2017 | 23 | #4,399 |
| 2016 | 15 | #5,928 |
| 2015 | 24 | #4,231 |
| 2014 | 24 | #4,195 |
| 2013 | 23 | #4,250 |
| 2012 | 24 | #4,203 |
| 2011 | 19 | #4,910 |
| 2010 | 31 | #3,499 |
| 2009 | 30 | #3,599 |
| 2008 | 22 | #4,473 |
| 2007 | 20 | #4,723 |
| 2006 | 27 | #3,732 |
| 2005 | 20 | #4,394 |
| 2004 | 17 | #4,898 |
| 2003 | 31 | #3,076 |
| 2002 | 25 | #3,510 |
| 2001 | 28 | #3,188 |
| 2000 | 16 | #4,691 |
| 1995 | 30 | #2,531 |
| 1990 | 32 | #2,239 |
| 1985 | 26 | #2,152 |
| 1980 | 31 | #1,833 |
| 1975 | 11 | #3,333 |
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Famous people named Kawika
- Kawika Shoji Volleyball player · b. 1987
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kawika in 2025?
Kawika ranked #5,724 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kawika?
1,218 babies have been named Kawika in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kawika most popular?
Kawika peaked in 1992, when 35 newborns received the name.
Is Kawika a boy or girl name?
Kawika is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kawika rising or falling?
Kawika is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kawika?
Well-known people named Kawika include Kawika Shoji (volleyball player).