Keanu Name Meaning & Origin

/kee-AH-noo/

Keanu is most likely a name of Hawaiian origin.

This analysis is AI-assisted and may contain errors. It is not individually reviewed by an onomast. Check important details against reliable sources or a qualified researcher. Analysis generated on July 16, 2025.

Name Origin

Hawaiian, meaning 'cool breeze' or 'mountain breeze'

Name Ethnicity & Nationality

These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.

  • Flag of Hawaiian
    Hawaiian (Polynesian) 60%
  • Flag of Canadian
    Canadian (Caucasian) 30%
  • Flag of American
    American (Caucasian) 10%

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Name Details

  • First Name: Keanu
  • Name Order: Western
  • Gender: Male

In 2025, 427 boys in the US were named Keanu.

Growth of the name Keanu in the US (SSA Data):

Keanu Numerology

Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.

Soul Urge Number: 7

People with this name tend to be: Analytical, intellectual and spiritual.

Sources & Methodology

US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.

These results are estimates, not definitive genealogical findings. Learn more about our methodology.

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