Keola

Keola - A very unique male name



  Nov 14,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Keola at a glance

Keola is ranked #4022 among boy baby names in 2018, with 5 births in 2018. It peaked in 1974 at #1195 and first appeared on the charts in 1973.

Rank in 2018
#4022
Births in 2018
5
Peak year
1974 (#1195)
First appeared
1973
Trend
#4150 in 2008 → #4022 in 2018 (Rising)
Popularity
1 in 314,990 boys
Visitor rating
4.0/5 (1 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Keola appeared on the charts for the first time in 1973 on position #1933. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Keola and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Keola? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Keola. The baby boy name Keola was given to 5 baby boys in 2018, ranking #4022 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 314,990 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Keola peaked in popularity 52 years ago in 1974 on position 1195.



Famous with this name

Keola Simpson
Keola Racela
Keolani Keola


How would you rate Keola, 1-5?

Rating: 4.0/5 (1 recent votes)


Keola is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Keola is currently topping the baby name charts in Hawaii at position #270 - and is the least popular in Hawaii at position #270.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Keola is where you live.


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Keola origin and meaning

Keola is a 5 letter name with 3 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Keola, pop culture references for the name Keola and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Keola

We've found the following names that sound similar to Keola, sorted by popularity.

Kyle / Kelly / Khalil / Kole / Kale / Kylo / Kalel / Kahlil / Kael / Kelley /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
20184022
20143428
20123581
20113639
20084150
20063579
20052792
20043261
20033796
20022809
20013230
20002716
19992645
19972210
19952672
19942993
19932694
19922548
19912071
19902329
19892464
19882010
19872709
19861993
19852540
19841881
19831713
19821888
19811241
19801570
19791418
19781363
19771384
19761536
19751594
19741195
19731933

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Hawaii270

Even more about Keola


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Keola a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Keola?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
1974
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Keola
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 314,990
Letter count 5
Syllable count 3
Year first discovered 1973
2018 births +5

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