Leimomi
A feminine Hawaiian name meaning "Travel adorned with leis".
Name Census estimates that about 83 living Americans carry the first name Leimomi. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Leimomi today is around 42 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Leimomi births was 1959 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Leimomi. 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 Leimomi. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
83
~ 1 in 4,129,570 Americans
Peak year
1959
8 babies that year
Average age
42
years old
2022 SSA rank
#16,669
Tracked since 1959
Census
Leimomi in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 193 people with the first name Leimomi, which placed it at #39,252 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
#39,252
National first-name rank
People counted
193
193 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Asian and Pacific Islander
54.4% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Leimomi
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Leimomi is Asian/Pacific Islander at 54.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (26.9%) and Hispanic (14.5%). 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 Leimomi 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 Leimomi at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander54.4% · 105
- Two or more races26.9% · 52
- Hispanic or Latino14.5% · 28
- White1.6% · 3
- Black or African American1.6% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 2
Popularity
Leimomi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Leimomi from the 1950s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 24 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1980s peak, Leimomi remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Leimomi 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 Leimomi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Leimomis live
Origin
Meaning and history of Leimomi
The name Leimomi originates from the Hawaiian language and culture. It is a female given name that has been in use for centuries in the Hawaiian Islands. The name is derived from the Hawaiian words "lei," meaning a garland or wreath of flowers, and "momi," meaning a type of fern or plant. Together, Leimomi can be interpreted as "lei made of momi ferns."
This name is deeply rooted in the traditional Hawaiian way of life, where the making and wearing of lei was an integral part of their culture. Lei were crafted from various plants, flowers, and ferns, and were used in ceremonies, celebrations, and as a symbol of love, respect, and honor.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Leimomi appears in the Hawaiian genealogical chants known as the "Kumulipo," which date back to the 18th century. These chants recount the creation of the Hawaiian Islands and the genealogies of the Hawaiian people.
Throughout history, several notable women have been named Leimomi. One of the most famous was Leimomi Kalani Kamakau, born in 1877, who was a renowned Hawaiian historian, author, and genealogist. She played a crucial role in preserving and documenting the history, customs, and traditions of the Hawaiian people.
Another notable figure was Leimomi Mookini, born in 1913, who was a respected Hawaiian hula teacher and cultural practitioner. She dedicated her life to perpetuating the art of hula and sharing the cultural heritage of Hawaii.
In the late 19th century, Leimomi Kekuanaoa was a prominent member of the Hawaiian royal family. She was the daughter of Governor Mataio Kekuanaoa and held significant influence during the reigns of King Kamehameha IV and Queen Emma.
Leimomi Keala Sumner, born in 1926, was a celebrated Hawaiian dancer, choreographer, and teacher. She played a pivotal role in promoting and preserving the traditional hula and Hawaiian culture through her performances and teaching.
Leimomi Kanalu, born in 1934, was a renowned Hawaiian singer and musician. She was known for her beautiful renditions of traditional Hawaiian songs and her efforts in keeping the musical traditions of Hawaii alive.
These are just a few examples of the many remarkable women throughout history who have borne the name Leimomi, a name that reflects the rich cultural heritage and deep connection to nature that is so deeply rooted in the Hawaiian Islands.
People
Leimomi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Leimomi as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Leimomi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Leimomi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 83 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Leimomi 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 4,129,570 US residents.
Is Leimomi a common name?
We classify Leimomi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 61.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 92 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Leimomi most popular?
The single biggest year for Leimomi was 1959, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Leimomi is about 42 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Leimomi in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 193 people with the name Leimomi, or 0.06 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #39,252 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 Leimomi 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 Leimomi?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Leimomi leans strongly female. 193 people counted with this name were female (98.5%), compared with 3 male bearers (1.5%). 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 Leimomi?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Leimomi is Asian/Pacific Islander at 54.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (26.9%) and Hispanic (14.5%). 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 Leimomi most often in the Census?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest reported group for people named Leimomi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 54.4% (105 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 Leimomi in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Leimomi a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Leimomi in the SSA data are female. 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 Leimomi still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Leimomi 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 Leimomi 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 Leimomi?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.