Boy · #12,142 in 2026

Kawelo

Kawelo is the name of line and or family of the Kauaian kings:Kawelomahamahaia, chief of Kauai Kawelolauhuki, relative and probably daughter of Kawelomahamahaia, and Queen Consort of Oahu Kawelomakualua, chief of Kauaʻi Kaweloaikanaka, chief of Kauaʻi Kawelo a Maihunaliʻi, chief of Kauaʻi, and the most regarded warrior king in the legends Kawelookalani, half-brother of Kamehameha I

Current Rank
#12,142
Peak Rank
#12,142 (2019)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2019
First Year
2019
Last Year
2019
Peak Year
#12142
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Kawelo

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Kawelo is the name of line and or family of the Kauaian kings:Kawelomahamahaia, chief of Kauai Kawelolauhuki, relative and probably daughter of Kawelomahamahaia, and Queen Consort of Oahu Kawelomakualua, chief of Kauaʻi Kaweloaikanaka, chief of Kauaʻi Kawelo a Maihunaliʻi, chief of Kauaʻi, and the most regarded warrior king in the legends Kawelookalani, half-brother of Kamehameha I

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The Story of Kawelo

Kawelo first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2019, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2019, when 5 Kawelos were born — ranking #12,142 that year. As of 2026, Kawelo ranks #12,142 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Kawelos have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Kawelo

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

  • Cavallo
  • Covelli
  • Cavalo
  • Cavil
  • Cavill
  • Cavel
  • Caval
  • Kaval
  • Cavils
  • Cavalli
  • Coelho
  • Cuello

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kawelo

What does the name Kawelo mean?
Kawelo is the name of line and or family of the Kauaian kings:Kawelomahamahaia, chief of Kauai Kawelolauhuki, relative and probably daughter of Kawelomahamahaia, and Queen Consort of Oahu Kawelomakualua, chief of Kauaʻi Kaweloaikanaka, chief of Kauaʻi Kawelo a Maihunaliʻi, chief of Kauaʻi, and the most regarded warrior king in the legends Kawelookalani, half-brother of Kamehameha I
How popular is Kawelo in 2026?
In 2026, Kawelo ranks #12,142 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Kawelo most popular?
Kawelo reached its peak popularity in 2019, ranking #12,142 that year with 5 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Kawelo most popular?
Kawelo has historically been most popular in Hawaii. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kawelo.
Is Kawelo a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Kawelo is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Kawelo?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kawelo include Aasher, Acire, Addax. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Kawelo

Kawelo is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2019 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Kawelo's peak popularity came in 2019 when it ranked #12,142. Use the chart and map above to compare Kawelo'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.