Keanu
Keanu: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /kiหหษหnuห/ ยท /kiหษnu/
Meaning and origin of Keanu
- A male given name from Hawaiian.
Etymology
Borrowed from Hawaiian Keanu.
How popular is Keanu?
Since 1880, 225 girls and 8,695 boys in the U.S. have been named Keanu (3% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3534 in 1995. Its highest rank for boys was #515 in 2020. In 2025 it ranked #649 for boys, with 427 babies given the name.
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Keanu FAQ
What does the name Keanu mean?
A male given name from Hawaiian. Borrowed from Hawaiian Keanu.
What is the origin of the name Keanu?
Keanu is listed as a name of Hawaiian origin.
How popular is the name Keanu?
Since 1880, 225 girls and 8,695 boys in the U.S. have been named Keanu (3% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3534 in 1995. Its highest rank for boys was #515 in 2020. In 2025 it ranked #649 for boys, with 427 babies given the name.
Is Keanu a boy or girl name?
Keanu is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 225 girls and 8,695 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.