Kamuela, of Hawaiian origin, translates to 'the peaceful one'. This name is often used among Native Hawaiians and has gained global recognition due to its unique sound and meaning. It's composed of two parts: 'ka', which means 'the' in Hawaiian, and 'muela', derived from the Polynesian name 'Muela, believed to mean 'peaceful'. The name Kamuela is thus associated with tranquility and harmony.
The name Kamuela experienced fluctuations in popularity over the years, with peaks in certain decades and notable drops in others. The late 1970s to early 1980s saw a consistent number of births each year, ranging from 6 to 9 annually. There was a significant increase in the late 1980s to early 1990s, with a peak of 14 births in 1988 and 15 births in 1989. However, the name's popularity seemed to wane throughout most of the 1990s, with fewer than 10 births per year until it picked up again slightly after 2000. The late 2000s and early 2010s showed some consistency, with around 7 births each year. Recently, from 2015 to 2020, there were between 6 and 8 births annually. Overall, Kamuela has been given to 287 newborns over the years, indicating that while it may not have been extremely popular, it has maintained a consistent presence in the naming landscape.