Boy · #9,707 in 2026

Kamaehu

Name: Popularity of the name Kamaehu in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Kamaehu, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#9,707

Peak Rank

#7,602 (2016)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2005

First Year

2021

Last Year

2016

Peak Year

#7602

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kamaehu

The earliest SSA record of Kamaehu as a baby boy name dates back to 2005, when 7 babies received it. 2016 was its biggest year on record, with 10 newborns named Kamaehu — #7,602 in the national rankings. The 2020s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 37% of all recorded Kamaehus. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2021 (7 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 35 Kamaehus have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Kamaehu

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

Camelo
Kamina
Candiru
Cometa
Camaro
Cameo
Camero
Kamera
Camello
Kanawha
Kumho
Kangha

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kamaehu

What does the name Kamaehu mean?

Kamaehu is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2005. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kamaehu in 2026?

In 2026, Kamaehu ranks #9,707 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Kamaehu most popular?

Kamaehu reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #7,602 that year with 10 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Kamaehu most popular?

Kamaehu has historically been most popular in Hawaii. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kamaehu.

Is Kamaehu a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Kamaehu is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Kamaehu?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kamaehu include Haines, Royston, Hendry. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kamaehu

Kamaehu is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2005 and has accumulated 35 births in the dataset. Kamaehu's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #7,602. Use the chart and map above to compare Kamaehu'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.