Meaning and history
Kekoa is a Hawaiian masculine name formed from the definite article ke and koa, meaning “warrior,” “brave person,” or “courageous.” It is therefore commonly translated as “the warrior.” Koa also names the native Hawaiian koa tree, but that botanical sense should not automatically replace the personal-name interpretation. The name belongs to the Hawaiian language and should be pronounced accordingly. A notable bearer is Native Hawaiian actor Kekoa Kekumano, known for Aquaman and The White Lotus.
20062006: 49 births, rank #2,477
2007: 59 births, rank #2,235
2008: 67 births, rank #2,062
2009: 66 births, rank #2,077
2010: 63 births, rank #2,118
20112011: 62 births, rank #2,129
2012: 57 births, rank #2,270
2013: 58 births, rank #2,225
2014: 56 births, rank #2,317
2015: 71 births, rank #2,019
20162016: 67 births, rank #2,086
2017: 75 births, rank #1,918
2018: 50 births, rank #2,546
2019: 64 births, rank #2,188
2020: 58 births, rank #2,323
20212021: 59 births, rank #2,321
2022: 71 births, rank #2,094
2023: 67 births, rank #2,147
2024: 52 births, rank #2,559
20252025: 61 births, rank #2,284
In 2025, 61 babies were recorded with the name Kekoa, ranking #2,284 among boys.