Kiwa
KEE-wah Girl and boy Māori, Japanese
Guardian of the sea
Etymology
In Māori, Kiwa refers to a guardian of the sea. In Japanese, it can mean 'border' or 'harmony' depending on the kanji used.
Rank by region
| Region | Boys | Girls | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 2025 |
Near Kiwa in New Zealand, 2025
New Zealand top boysPopularity
New Zealand
Rising
#73 2025 · 53 babies
| Year | NZ |
|---|---|
| 2017 | Not ranked |
| 2018 | Not ranked |
| 2019 | #387 |
| 2020 | #355 |
| 2021 | #184 |
| 2022 | #162 |
| 2023 | #143 |
| 2024 | #127 |
| 2025 | #73 |
Rising, but still outside the top 50.
Familiar, with a moderate chance of overlap in larger year groups.
Rising
#237 2025 · 17 babies
| Year | NZ |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Not ranked |
| 2021 | Not ranked |
| 2022 | Not ranked |
| 2023 | #317 |
| 2024 | Not ranked |
| 2025 | #237 |
Rising, but still outside the top 50.
Recognisable, but likely to feel uncommon in most classrooms.