Find out how popular the first name Kaiea has been for the last 14 years (from 2003 to 2016) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Kaiea by gender

Based on the last 14 years of data, Kaiea is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 93% of people named Kaiea being male.

For the most recent data in 2016, there were 8 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Kaiea.

The history of the first name Kaiea

The name Kaiea has its origins in the Hawaiian language and culture. It is believed to have originated in the early 19th century when the Hawaiian Islands were still an independent kingdom. The name is derived from the Hawaiian words "kai," meaning sea or ocean, and "ea," meaning sovereignty or life. Together, the name Kaiea can be interpreted as "life of the sea" or "ocean sovereign."

In ancient Hawaiian mythology, the sea was revered as a source of life and sustenance. Many legends and stories revolve around the ocean and its importance to the island people. The name Kaiea may have been given to children as a way to honor the sea and its significance in Hawaiian culture.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Kaiea dates back to the mid-1800s. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Kaiea Kahunanui, a Hawaiian chieftain and advisor to King Kamehameha III in the 1840s.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Kaiea. In the late 19th century, Kaiea Ahuna was a revered Hawaiian scholar and historian who documented many aspects of traditional Hawaiian culture and customs. Another notable Kaiea was Kaiea Kahunanui, a respected kahuna (priest) and healer in the early 20th century.

In more recent times, Kaiea Chong-Hanssen, born in 1972, is a renowned Hawaiian musician and composer who has helped revive and preserve traditional Hawaiian music. Kaiea Kaholokula, born in 1981, is a celebrated hula dancer and instructor who has performed and taught both in Hawaii and internationally.

One of the most famous historical figures with the name Kaiea was Kaiea Kumukahi, a legendary Hawaiian navigator and wayfinder who lived in the late 18th century. He was renowned for his expertise in traditional Polynesian navigation techniques and his ability to guide voyaging canoes across vast expanses of the Pacific Ocean using only the stars, waves, and other natural signs as guides.

While the name Kaiea is not as common today as it once was, it remains a significant part of Hawaiian cultural heritage and a reminder of the deep connection between the Hawaiian people and the sea that surrounds their islands.

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