Unisex · #12,873 in 2026

Kaena

Current Rank
#12,873
Peak Rank
#8,716 (2004)
Total Babies
71
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #8,716 (71 total)
👦 Boy peak #11,037 (23 total)
👧As Girl Name
2004
First Year
2016
Last Year
2004
Peak Year
#8716
Peak Rank
71
Total Count
9
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
2008
First Year
2023
Last Year
2008
Peak Year
#11037
Peak Rank
23
Total Count
4
Years Active

The Story of Kaena

As a girl name

Kaena first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2004, with 12 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2004, when 12 Kaenas were born — ranking #8,716 that year. As of 2026, Kaena ranks #12,873 for girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 71 Kaenas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Kaena first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2008, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2008, when 6 Kaenas were born — ranking #11,037 that year. As of 2026, Kaena ranks #12,230 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 23 Kaenas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Kaena

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kaena is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kaena

What does the name Kaena mean?
Kaena is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2004. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Kaena in 2026?
In 2026, Kaena ranks #12,873 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Kaena most popular?
Kaena reached its peak popularity in 2004, ranking #8,716 that year with 12 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Kaena most popular?
Kaena has historically been most popular in Hawaii. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kaena.
Is Kaena a unisex name?
Yes — Kaena is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 76% of Kaenas assigned female and 24% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Kaena?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kaena include Laetitia, Sidonie, Trichelle. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kaena

Kaena is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2004 and has accumulated 71 births in the dataset. Kaena's peak popularity came in 2004 when it ranked #8,716. Use the chart and map above to compare Kaena's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.