Everything about the name KEOLA

Meaning, origin, history

Keola is a Hawaiian name that means "the calm one." It is derived from the Hawaiian words "ke" meaning "the," and "ola" meaning "calm" or "tranquil." This name has a long history in Hawaii, with its earliest known use dating back to the late 18th century. Keola was often given to boys who were believed to be calm and peaceful individuals. The name gained popularity in Hawaii during the early 20th century, and it remains popular among Hawaiian families today. Keola is also a unisex name, meaning it can be used for both boys and girls. However, it is more commonly used as a boy's name.

Popularity of the name KEOLA since 1880

Birth evolution

Popularity analysis

Statistics on the Name Keola in the United States:

The name Keola has been used consistently but not excessively in the United States over the past five decades, with a total of 563 babies being named Keola since 1973.

The popularity of the name Keola varied throughout the years. The most popular year for the name was 2022 and 2023, with 8 births each. Conversely, the least popular years were 1987 and 2020, with only 6 births each.

Interestingly, there were two peaks of popularity for the name Keola, one in the late 1970s to early 1980s (with a high of 27 births in 1981) and another in the mid-1990s (with a high of 17 births in 1997).

Despite these fluctuations, the name Keola has maintained a steady presence in the United States over time. It's a unique choice that parents have made for their children for nearly five decades now.

In conclusion, while not extremely popular, the name Keola has held its own as a distinctive and memorable choice among American parents.