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Papa
BoyMeaning of Papa: Hawaiian: 'foundation or earth'
Papa is a boy's name most strongly associated with Hawaiian naming. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 12239th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 3688th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#12239
5 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#3688
5 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
263
First recorded 1993 · peak 2004
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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