Kahiau
Meaning
to give generously
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Kahiau has stayed rare in US records the whole time: no peak decade to name.
When you meet Kahiau
Most people given the name Kahiau in the United States are children or teenagers today. The name belongs to this generation.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Kahiau deep dive
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