Beloved
Kawika is the Hawaiian form of the biblical name David. It gained popularity in the islands as a tribute to King KalΔkaua, whose Christian name was David, and remains a culturally significant choice in Hawaii.
Less common today
Kawika isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,200 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
First captain of the voyaging canoe HΕkΕ«leΚ»a
Olympic bronze medalist in volleyball
Former NFL linebacker and Super Bowl champion
