The sea of the koa tree or the warrior sea
A compound name of Hawaiian origin, combining 'Kai' (sea) and 'Koa' (warrior or koa tree). It reflects the deep cultural significance of both the ocean and the native koa wood in Hawaiian heritage.
Less common today
Kaikoa isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,996 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
A character in the video game series Β· The Sims 4: Island Living