Kapena is a Hawaiian name of Polynesian origin, meaning 'sailor'. It's composed of two elements: 'ka', which means 'the', and 'peneta', signifying 'sailor'.
"The name Kapena has seen fluctuations in popularity over the years, with a total of 74 babies named Kapena born between 1980 and 2023. The most popular year for the name was 1988, with 15 births, while there have been at least five births every decade since then."