NAME PROFILE
Banyan
Derived from the Hawaiian words 'kai' (sea) and 'kea' (white or clear), meaning clear sea or white ocean. This name suggests a personality that is both deep and refreshing, reflecting a bright, open-hearted nature and a serene presence.
Key Stats
| Total births | 369 |
| Gender | Male (11% / 89%) |
| Peak year | 2012 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 2010 |
| Most recent | 2018 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | Native American |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 71%FL — 14%HI — 14%AK — 0%RI — 0%
Notable People
Kaikea Nakachi (Marine Biologist and Shark Researcher) · Kaikea Elias (Professional Waterman and Surfer) · Kaikea Guerrero (Ocean Advocate and Professional Surfer) · Kaikea Takamura (Artistic Landscape Photographer) · Kaikea Reed (Hawaiian Cultural Educator and Practitioner)
Nicknames & Diminutives
KaiKeaKeke
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