Find out how popular the first name Kaimalu has been for the last 1 years (from 2011 to 2011) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Kaimalu by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Kaimalu is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2011, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Kaimalu.

The history of the first name Kaimalu

Kaimalu is a Hawaiian given name that originated in the Hawaiian Islands. The name is derived from the Hawaiian words "kai" meaning "sea" and "malu" meaning "shade" or "protection." Together, Kaimalu can be interpreted to mean "shaded by the sea" or "protected by the sea."

The earliest recorded use of the name Kaimalu dates back to the late 18th century, during the reign of King Kamehameha I, the first king of the unified Hawaiian Islands. The name was likely influenced by the Hawaiian reverence for the ocean and its role in their culture and way of life.

One of the earliest known individuals with the name Kaimalu was Kaimalu Kanahele, a Hawaiian noble who lived in the early 19th century. Kanahele served as a trusted advisor to King Kamehameha III and played a significant role in the kingdom's affairs during that time.

Another notable figure with the name Kaimalu was Kaimalu Kaili, a Hawaiian chief and landowner from the island of Maui in the mid-19th century. Kaili was known for his leadership and involvement in the Hawaiian sovereignty movement during the turbulent period leading up to the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy.

In the late 19th century, Kaimalu Kekuanaoa was a prominent Hawaiian educator and advocate for the preservation of Hawaiian language and culture. Kekuanaoa founded several Hawaiian-language schools and published several books and articles on Hawaiian traditions and history.

Kaimalu Kahanu was a renowned Hawaiian musician and composer who lived in the early 20th century. Kahanu's compositions, which incorporated traditional Hawaiian chants and melodies, played a crucial role in reviving and preserving Hawaiian music during a time of cultural suppression.

Kaimalu Kamakawiwo'ole was a celebrated Hawaiian singer and musician who gained international recognition in the late 20th century. Kamakawiwo'ole's rendition of the song "Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World" became a global hit and cemented his legacy as one of the most influential Hawaiian artists of all time.

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