The baby name Kamuela is a Male name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced ka-mu-e-la — kah-MOO-eh-lah (Hawaiian: /ka.mu.ɛ.la/).
Kamuela is Hawaiian in Origin.
The baby name Kamuela is a Male name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced ka-mu-e-la — kah-MOO-eh-lah (Hawaiian: /ka.mu.ɛ.la/).
Kamuela is Hawaiian in Origin.
Kamuela is the Hawaiian form of Samuel, adapted to Hawaiian phonology (no s sound and a preference for open syllables), often written Kamuelā in modern orthography. It carries the Hebrew meaning of Samuel (Shemu’el): “God has heard” or “name of God.”
The name entered Hawaiian use in the 19th century with Christian contact and became established in local families and among Native Hawaiians. It also appears on the map: the Big Island town of Waimea is known to the U.S. Postal Service as Kamuela, honoring rancher-statesman Samuel (Kamuela) Parker and distinguishing it from other Waimeas. Variants and cognates include Samuel, Sam (English), Samuela (Samoan, Tongan), Hamuera (Māori), and Tamuera (Tahitian). Common nicknames are Kam and Kamu. Usage today blends heritage appeal with familiarity, making Kamuela a culturally grounded alternative to Samuel while remaining immediately recognizable outside Hawaiʻi.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #887 | 6 | 7,044 |
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