Kawan
Gender: Boy
Meaning: The heavens, the sky, royal one
Origin: Hawaiian
Popularity: Ranked #9317 in 2025 with 8 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Kalani. Shares the meaning 'The heavens, the sky, royal one.'
Similar names: kaanan, kahaan, kahan, kahani, kaian, kaiana, kaiani, kalan
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Kawan? About 1 in 416,063 babies born in 2025 were named Kawan, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Kawan
What does the name Kawan mean?
Kawan means “The heavens, the sky, royal one” from Hawaiian roots.
What is the origin of the name Kawan?
Kawan has Hawaiian origin. The traditional meaning is “The heavens, the sky, royal one”.
How popular is Kawan?
Kawan ranked #8910 in 2025 — given to 8 babies that year.
When was Kawan most popular?
Kawan peaked in 2007 with 21 babies registered that year.
Is Kawan a boy or girl name?
Kawan is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Kawans in registered births are male.
Is the name Kawan rising or falling in popularity?
Kawan has risen 3305 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #12215 in 2020 to #8910 in 2025.
How long has Kawan been recorded?
Kawan appears in birth records across 50 years — from 1972 through 2025.