Find out how popular the first name Kapiolani has been for the last 35 years (from 1980 to 2014) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Kapiolani by gender

Based on the last 35 years of data, Kapiolani is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2014, there were 7 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Kapiolani.

The history of the first name Kapiolani

The name Kapiolani has its origins in the Hawaiian language and culture. It is a combination of two Hawaiian words: "kapu," meaning sacred or forbidden, and "lani," meaning heaven or sky.

Kapiolani was the name of a prominent Hawaiian princess and later queen consort of the Kingdom of Hawaii in the 19th century. She was born in 1834 and was known for her efforts to preserve Hawaiian culture and traditions, as well as her support for the establishment of the Hawaiian Christian churches.

The name Kapiolani has been documented in Hawaiian historical records and manuscripts dating back to the early 19th century. It is believed to have been a name reserved for members of the Hawaiian royal family and nobility.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kapiolani can be found in the writings of the Hawaiian historian Samuel Manaiakalani Kamakau, who documented the life and reign of King Kamehameha I in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

Aside from the Hawaiian queen consort, other notable individuals who have borne the name Kapiolani include Kapiolani Kawekiu Kalanihuiamoku, a Hawaiian princess and daughter of King Kamehameha IV, who lived from 1858 to 1860. There was also Kapiolani Nika, a Hawaiian noble and chiefess who lived in the late 18th century.

Another famous bearer of the name was Kapiolani Nui, a Hawaiian high chiefess and wife of the powerful chief Kameeiamoku, who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. She was known for her leadership and influence in the Hawaiian Islands during that time.

In more recent history, Kapiolani Kahele was a Hawaiian educator and advocate for the preservation of Hawaiian language and culture, who lived from 1891 to 1978. She played a significant role in establishing Hawaiian language programs in schools and promoting the revitalization of the language.

Data source

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