Kaimoni
A masculine Hawaiian name meaning "seeker of perfection".
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Kaimoni. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 58.3% of registrations being male. The average person named Kaimoni today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kaimoni births was 2023 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kaimoni. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Kaimoni. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
2023
12 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2023 SSA rank
#10,217
Tracked since 2023
Gender
Gender distribution for Kaimoni
Kaimoni is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 12 total registrations, 7 (58.3%) were male and 5 (41.7%) were female.
Kaimoni as a male name
- Ranked #10,217 in 2023
- 7 male births in 2023
- Peak: 2023 (7 births)
Kaimoni as a female name
- Ranked #16,295 in 2023
- 5 female births in 2023
- Peak: 2023 (5 births)
Popularity
Kaimoni: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kaimoni 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 Kaimoni during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 7 | 5 | 12 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kaimoni
The name Kaimoni has its origins in the indigenous languages of the Pacific Islands, particularly those spoken in the regions of Hawaii and Samoa. The name can be traced back to the early 18th century, when European explorers first made contact with these island nations.
In the Hawaiian language, the name Kaimoni is believed to be derived from the words "kai," meaning "sea" or "ocean," and "moni," which can translate to "wealthy" or "prosperous." Thus, the name Kaimoni could be interpreted as "wealthy from the sea" or "prosperity from the ocean," reflecting the importance of marine resources and seafaring traditions in Hawaiian culture.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Kaimoni date back to the late 18th century and early 19th century, when Hawaiian chiefs and nobility began adopting Western-style names. One notable figure from this period was Kaimoni Kekuanaoa, a high-ranking chief who lived from 1789 to 1839 and served as the Royal Governor of Oahu under King Kamehameha III.
In Samoan culture, the name Kaimoni may have a slightly different meaning, as it could be derived from the words "kai," meaning "sea," and "moni," meaning "to beg" or "to implore." This interpretation suggests a connection to maritime activities or perhaps a reference to seeking blessings or protection from the sea.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals named Kaimoni. One example is Kaimoni Hoapili, a Hawaiian chief born in the late 18th century who played a significant role in the unification of the Hawaiian Islands under King Kamehameha I.
Another historical figure with the name Kaimoni was Kaimoni Kaauwai, a Hawaiian politician and judge who served in the Kingdom of Hawaii during the 19th century. He was born in 1825 and played a pivotal role in the Hawaiian government.
In the realm of literature, Kaimoni Hoʻolulu was a Hawaiian poet and chanter who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He was renowned for his skilled composition of mele (chants) and his expertise in traditional Hawaiian oral traditions.
Moving to more recent times, Kaimoni Villio was a Samoan athlete who competed in the sport of weightlifting. He represented Samoa at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Lastly, Kaimoni Malaki was a Samoan musician and singer who gained popularity in the late 20th century for his contributions to the genre of Pacific Island music. His songs celebrated Samoan culture and traditions.
People
Kaimoni + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kaimoni as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kaimoni: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kaimoni?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kaimoni 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Kaimoni a common name?
We classify Kaimoni as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kaimoni most popular?
The single biggest year for Kaimoni was 2023, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kaimoni is about 3 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Kaimoni in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kaimoni a male name?
Yes, 58.3% of people registered as Kaimoni 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 Kaimoni still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kaimoni 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 Kaimoni 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Kaimoni?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.