UK girl's name
Keauna
A feminine name of Hawaiian origin meaning "the one" or "only one".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1998. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Keauna is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Keauna popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1998 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3848, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 1998 to 1998. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Keauna is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Keauna. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 1999 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Keauna ranked #3848 for girls in England and Wales in 1998, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1998, when 3 girls were registered as Keauna.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Keauna as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3848
1998
Births in 1998
3
Latest year
Peak year
1998
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Keauna mean?
The given name Keauna has its origins in the Hawaiian language and culture, with roots dating back to the early 19th century. Derived from the Hawaiian words "ke" meaning "the" and "auna" meaning "fragrance" or "aroma," the name likely refers to the sweet-smelling flowers and plants native to the Hawaiian Islands.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Keauna can be found in the Hawaiian language newspapers and documents from the 1830s and 1840s. During this time, the Hawaiian language was undergoing a process of standardization, and names like Keauna were being documented and recorded.
While the name Keauna does not appear to have any direct references in ancient Hawaiian chants or religious texts, its meaning and connection to the natural world align with the traditional Hawaiian belief system, which revered and celebrated the beauty of the islands and their flora.
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a few notable individuals bore the name Keauna. Keauna Kahalekini was a Hawaiian musician and composer who lived from 1880 to 1956, known for her contributions to the preservation of traditional Hawaiian music. Keauna Pukui, born in 1888 and lived until 1986, was a renowned Hawaiian scholar and linguist who played a crucial role in documenting and preserving the Hawaiian language and culture.
Another notable figure was Keauna Kauhi, a Hawaiian activist and educator who fought for the rights of Native Hawaiians and the preservation of their cultural heritage in the early 20th century. Kauhi was born in 1901 and passed away in 1978.
In the realm of sports, Keauna Mendoza was a Hawaiian-born professional baseball player who played for several minor league teams in the 1930s and 1940s. Born in 1912, Mendoza's baseball career spanned from 1935 to 1947.
Lastly, Keauna Ahuna was a Hawaiian artist and sculptor active in the mid-20th century, known for her intricate wood carvings and depictions of traditional Hawaiian life and culture. Ahuna lived from 1921 to 2005 and her works are featured in several museums and galleries in Hawaii.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Keauna by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Keauna was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | #3848 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Keauna: questions and answers
How popular is the name Keauna in the UK right now?
In 1998, Keauna was ranked #3848 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Keauna most popular?
The peak year on record was 1998, with 3 babies registered as Keauna in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Keauna?
A feminine name of Hawaiian origin meaning "the one" or "only one".
How many people are called Keauna in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Keauna across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.