Ikaika
A masculine Hawaiian name meaning "strong, sturdy, solid".
Name Census estimates that about 1,020 living Americans carry the first name Ikaika. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ikaika today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ikaika births was 1983 (37 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ikaika. 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
1.0K
~ 1 in 336,034 Americans
Peak year
1983
37 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,461
Tracked since 1978
Popularity
Ikaika: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ikaika from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 259 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Ikaika remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ikaika 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 Ikaika during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ikaikas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Hawaii, California, Washington recorded the most babies named Ikaika, while Nevada, Washington, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 149 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ikaika
The name Ikaika has its origins in the Hawaiian language. It is derived from the Hawaiian word "ikaika," which means "strong" or "powerful." The name can be traced back to ancient Polynesian cultures and their seafaring traditions, where strength and resilience were highly valued qualities.
In Hawaiian mythology, Ikaika was often associated with the gods of the sea and ocean voyages. The name was given to those who displayed exceptional physical prowess and mental fortitude, qualities that were essential for survival in the harsh maritime environment of the Pacific islands.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Ikaika can be found in the Kumulipo, an ancient Hawaiian creation chant dating back to the 18th century. This sacred text mentions Ikaika as a powerful figure who played a role in the formation of the Hawaiian Islands.
Throughout Hawaiian history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Ikaika. Ikaika Nawahi (1884-1968) was a renowned Hawaiian musician and composer, famous for his contributions to the preservation and promotion of traditional Hawaiian music.
Another prominent figure was Ikaika Hussey (1928-2007), a Hawaiian activist and advocate for Native Hawaiian rights. He played a significant role in the Hawaiian Renaissance movement, which aimed to revive and preserve the indigenous culture and traditions of the Hawaiian people.
In the realm of sports, Ikaika Malloe (born 1976) is a former professional wrestler and actor from Hawaii. He gained fame for his performances in the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) organization and has also appeared in several films and television shows.
Ikaika Alama-Francis (born 1989) is a former American football defensive end who played in the National Football League (NFL) for several teams, including the Detroit Lions and Miami Dolphins.
Ikaika Ramirez (born 1977) is a Hawaiian musician and singer-songwriter known for his contemporary interpretations of traditional Hawaiian music. He has released several albums and continues to be an influential figure in the Hawaiian music scene.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Ikaika throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich cultural heritage of Hawaii.
People
Ikaika + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ikaika as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with I
Other first names starting with I with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ikaika: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ikaika?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,020 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ikaika 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 336,034 US residents.
Is Ikaika a common name?
We classify Ikaika as "Rare". It ranks above 90.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,041 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ikaika most popular?
The single biggest year for Ikaika was 1983, when 37 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ikaika is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Ikaika a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ikaika in the SSA data are male. 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.