Boy name · Hawaiian
Ikaika
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: strong, powerfulIkaika is a boy's name that comes from Hawaiian and means "strong, powerful". It is used in Hawaiian.
- Meaning
- Strong, powerful
- Origin
- Hawaiian
- Gender
- Boy
- Say it
- ee-KYE-kah (Hawaiian)
Meaning and origin of Ikaika
As a boy's name, Ikaika comes from Hawaiian and means "strong, powerful". It is used in Hawaiian.
In Hawaiian, say ee-KYE-kah. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
Its meaning puts Ikaika on our names that mean strong list.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Ikaika on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Ikaika on 3 lists.
“Strong, powerful; strength. Say ee-KYE-kah”
From Hawaiian names, hawaiian names for boys
“Strong, powerful; Hawaiian. Say ee-KYE-kah”
From Names that mean strong, names that mean power and might
“Strong, powerful; Hawaiian. Say ee-KYE-kah”
From Strong boy names, male names that mean strong
How popular is Ikaika?
- US rank in 2025
- #3,472
- 33 babies, 19 per million boys
- Best rank
- #1,611 in 1983
- 37 babies that year
- Babies since 1978
- At least 1,075
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 0 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 0 per million |
| 1900s | 0 per million |
| 1910s | 0 per million |
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| 1960s | 0 per million |
| 1970s | 1 per million |
| 1980s | 12 per million |
| 1990s | 10 per million |
| 2000s | 13 per million |
| 2010s | 13 per million |
| 2020s | 15 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #3,388 | #3,711 | #4,410 | #4,691 | #6,431 | #3,325 | #4,220 | #4,516 | #4,483 | #3,472 |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Names spelled like Ikaika
One or two letters apart, but from a different root: they look alike without sharing a meaning.
- IkaiaGod is salvation (Hebrew, boy)
Names with a similar meaning
- ValentinaStrong, healthy (Latin, girl)
- AzizPowerful, respected, beloved (Arabic, boy)
- ValentinStrong, healthy (Latin, boy)
- ValeriaTo be strong (Latin, girl)
- ArmstrongStrong in the arm (English, boy)
- IphigeniaStrong-born (Greek, girl)
- QadirCapable, powerful (Arabic, boy)
- ValentineStrong, healthy (Latin, unisex)
- ValentinoStrong, healthy (Latin, boy)
- ValerieTo be strong (Latin, girl)
Middle names for Ikaika
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a shorter length, so the full name flows.
- BasilRoyal, kingly (Greek, boy)
- DeanFrom a surname meaning valley (Old English, boy)
- EltonElla's town (Old English, boy)
- EzraHelp, assistance (Hebrew, boy)
- HughHeart, mind (Germanic, boy)
- MicahWho is like Yahweh? (Hebrew, boy)
- RiverFlowing river (English, unisex)
- WayneWagon maker or driver (Old English, boy)
More boy names from Hawaiian
- KaiThe sea (Hawaiian, unisex)
- AlohaLove, affection (Hawaiian, unisex)
- AukaiSeafarer, sailor (Hawaiian, boy)
- HōkūA star (Hawaiian, unisex)
- ʻIolaniRoyal hawk (Hawaiian, unisex)
- KahiauGiving generously (Hawaiian, unisex)
- KaimanaA diamond (Hawaiian, unisex)
- KaimiThe seeker (Hawaiian, boy)
- KainoaThe name (Hawaiian, boy)
- KaipoThe sweetheart (Hawaiian, boy)
Ikaika: common questions
What does the name Ikaika mean?
Ikaika comes from Hawaiian and means "strong, powerful".
Is Ikaika a boy or girl name?
Ikaika is mainly a boy's name.
Where does the name Ikaika come from?
Ikaika comes from Hawaiian and means "strong, powerful". Today it is used in Hawaiian.
How do you pronounce Ikaika?
In Hawaiian, say ee-KYE-kah. Pronunciation can vary between languages and regions.
How popular is the name Ikaika?
Ikaika ranked #3,472 in the US in 2025, with 33 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What names are similar to Ikaika?
Names spelled like Ikaika include Ikaia.
What middle names go with Ikaika?
Middle names that flow well with Ikaika include Basil, Dean, Elton, Ezra and Hugh. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.