Kauan
Gender: Boy
Meaning: The heavens, the sky, royal one
Origin: Hawaiian
Popularity: Ranked #10196 in 2025 with 7 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Kalani. Shares the meaning 'The heavens, the sky, royal one.'
Similar names: kaulana, kauai, kaiulani, kaanan, kahaan, kahan, kahani, kaian
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Kauan? About 1 in 475,500 babies born in 2025 were named Kauan, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Kauan
What does the name Kauan mean?
Kauan means “The heavens, the sky, royal one” from Hawaiian roots.
What is the origin of the name Kauan?
Kauan has Hawaiian origin. The traditional meaning is “The heavens, the sky, royal one”.
How popular is Kauan?
Kauan ranked #9714 in 2025 — given to 7 babies that year.
When was Kauan most popular?
Kauan peaked in 2009 with 49 babies registered that year.
Is Kauan a boy or girl name?
Kauan is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Kauans in registered births are male.
Is the name Kauan rising or falling in popularity?
Kauan has fallen 2252 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #7462 in 2020 to #9714 in 2025.
How long has Kauan been recorded?
Kauan appears in birth records across 21 years — from 2004 through 2025.