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Falisha
The name Kanoa formally means 'the free person' or 'the free one' in the Hawaiian language. It characterizes a person with an adventurous and unconstrained soul, reflecting an individual who values independence and lives with a joyful, spirited sense of liberty.
Key Stats
| Total births | 910 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1989 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1985 |
| Most recent | 1995 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 50%TX — 20%OK — 20%NY — 10%AK — 0%
Notable People
Kanoa Igarashi (Olympic Silver Medalist Surfer) · Kanoa Leahey (Prominent Hawaii Sportscaster) · Kanoa Mendenhall (Renowned Jazz Bassist) · Kanoa Greene (Influential Fitness Specialist) · Kanoa Zimmerman (Acclaimed Lifestyle Photographer)
Nicknames & Diminutives
KanoNoa
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