Kawai
Boy nameKawai has been given to 111 babies in the U.S. since 2008. It peaked in 2020. In 2025, about 1 in 284,679 boys was named Kawai.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
111
Peak year
2020 (16 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
2008
10-year trend
▼ -14%
Gender split
5% girls / 95% boys
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Kawai.
Sibling name ideas for Kawai
Same era and popularity as Kawai, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Kawai?
Kawai has been given to 111 babies in the U.S. since 2008. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Kawai peak?
Kawai peaked in 2020, when 16 babies were given the name.
Is Kawai a girl or boy name?
Kawai is primarily a boy name (95% of babies named Kawai are boys).
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