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
Census
Ikaika in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 838 people with the first name Ikaika, which placed it at #14,152 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#14,152
National first-name rank
People counted
838
838 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.3
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Asian and Pacific Islander
40.5% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ikaika
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Ikaika is Asian/Pacific Islander at 40.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (34.5%) and Hispanic (17.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Ikaika described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Ikaika at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander40.5% · 339
- Two or more races34.5% · 289
- Hispanic or Latino17.1% · 143
- White5.1% · 43
- Black or African American1.8% · 15
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.1% · 9
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.
How common was Ikaika in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 838 people with the name Ikaika, or 0.28 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #14,152 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Ikaika in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Ikaika?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Ikaika appears almost entirely male. Of the 829 people counted with this name, 99.4% were male and only a very small share were female. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Ikaika?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Ikaika is Asian/Pacific Islander at 40.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (34.5%) and Hispanic (17.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Ikaika most often in the Census?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest reported group for people named Ikaika in the 2020 Census, accounting for 40.5% (339 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Ikaika in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
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.
Is Ikaika still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ikaika in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Ikaika can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
How many people are called Ikaika?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.