Sea wave or billow
Derived from the Hawaiian words 'kai', meaning sea or ocean water, and 'nalu', meaning wave or surf. It evokes the rhythmic motion of the Pacific Ocean and is a traditional name reflecting the deep cultural connection to the sea in Hawaii.
Less common today
Kainalu isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,033 in 2003.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Hawaiian cultural practitioner and actor
