Kekai
keh-KAI
Kekai is a boy’s name of Hawaiian origin, meaning “Means 'the sea' in Hawaiian. It conveys a strong connection to the ocean and nature.”, and peaked in popularity in 2005.
What Kekai Means
“Means 'the sea' in Hawaiian. It conveys a strong connection to the ocean and nature.”
The Story of Kekai
Let your son's name echo the vastness of the ocean, a name whispered by the tides themselves.
Kekai is a resonant Hawaiian name meaning 'the sea.' It carries the deep connection to nature and the powerful, ever-present force of the Pacific Ocean within Hawaiian culture.
You imagine your son, Kekai, as someone with a calm yet adventurous spirit, intuitive and deeply connected to the world around him. This name suggests a soul as vast and profound as the ocean itself.
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Personality Traits
Peak Year
#14 in 2005
Total Births
84
First Recorded
1987
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