Anuhea
A feminine Hawaiian name meaning "fragrant" or "sweet-scented".
Name Census estimates that about 503 living Americans carry the first name Anuhea. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Anuhea today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Anuhea births was 2015 (37 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Anuhea. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
503
~ 1 in 681,420 Americans
Peak year
2015
37 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,153
Tracked since 1995
Popularity
Anuhea: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Anuhea from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 257 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Anuhea remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Anuhea by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Anuhea during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Anuheas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Hawaii, California, Washington recorded the most babies named Anuhea, while Texas, Washington, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 67 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Anuhea
Anuhea is a Hawaiian name with roots that can be traced back to the early Polynesian settlers of the Hawaiian Islands. The name is derived from the Hawaiian words "anu" meaning "cool" and "hea" meaning "fragrant," suggesting a connection to the island's pleasant and refreshing climate.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Anuhea can be found in ancient Hawaiian chants and oral traditions, often used to describe the beauty and serenity of the islands. It was not uncommon for Hawaiian families to name their children after natural elements or qualities that they admired or wished to bestow upon them.
One of the earliest documented references to the name Anuhea can be found in the writings of Samuel Manaiakalani Kamakau, a renowned Hawaiian historian and scholar from the 19th century. In his works, he mentions a high chiefess named Anuhea who lived during the reign of King Kamehameha I in the late 18th century.
Throughout Hawaiian history, several notable individuals have borne the name Anuhea. One such person was Anuhea Keohokālole (1857-1941), a prominent Hawaiian musician and composer known for her contributions to the preservation of traditional Hawaiian music and dance.
Another significant figure was Anuhea Kaukau (1903-1986), a respected educator and advocate for the Hawaiian language and culture. She played a crucial role in establishing Hawaiian language immersion programs and promoting the revitalization of the language in the latter half of the 20th century.
In the realm of Hawaiian mythology, the name Anuhea is associated with the goddess Pele, the revered deity of volcanoes and fire. According to legends, Pele was often described as having a fiery yet fragrant presence, which aligns with the meaning of the name Anuhea.
Beyond Hawaii, the name Anuhea has also been recorded in other Polynesian cultures, albeit with slight variations in spelling or pronunciation. For instance, in Samoan culture, the name "Anu'u" shares similar roots and meanings, reflecting the shared linguistic and cultural ties among Polynesian peoples.
Anuhea Adams (born 1984) is a contemporary Hawaiian singer-songwriter and musician who has gained popularity for her fusion of traditional Hawaiian music with modern genres like reggae and folk. Her music often celebrates the beauty and spirit of the Hawaiian Islands, further keeping the name Anuhea tied to its cultural origins.
People
Anuhea + last name combinations
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Other names starting with A
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FAQ
Anuhea: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Anuhea?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 503 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Anuhea going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 681,420 US residents.
Is Anuhea a common name?
We classify Anuhea as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 508 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Anuhea most popular?
The single biggest year for Anuhea was 2015, when 37 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Anuhea is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Anuhea a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Anuhea in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.