Origins

Hawaiian names

The 90 most-given names of Hawaiian origin in the US today.

  1. Ailanygirl · Likely a variant of Hawaiian 'Ailani' meaning 'high chief'#10 · 7,136
  2. Leilanigirl · Heavenly flower#52 · 3,792
  3. Kaiboy · Multiple origins: Hawaiian 'sea'#102 · 3,768
  4. Alanagirl · Feminine form of Alan, from Celtic possibly meaning 'harmony', 'rock', or 'handsome'#88 · 2,085
  5. Kehlanigirl · Hawaiian name from 'kai' (ocean, sea) + 'lani' (sky/heaven), roughly 'sea and sky'#144 · 1,981
  6. Alanigirl · In Hawaiian, ʻalani means 'orange tree' or 'orange fruit', and the name is also used as a variant of Alana, the feminine form of Alan#170 · 1,843
  7. Ailanigirl · Modern name possibly from the rare Hawaiian ʻAilani, meaning 'to enjoy the privileges and exercise the responsibilities of being a chief,' or from Spanish Aylín, popularized in the 2010s for its fashionable sounds#10 · 1,807
  8. Kaylanigirl · Variant spelling of Kailani, from Hawaiian 'kai' (ocean, sea) + 'lani' (sky, heaven)#72 · 1,675
  9. Kaiagirl · Scandinavian short form of Katarina (Greek: pure)#138 · 1,618
  10. Koaboy · Hawaiian word meaning brave, bold, fearless#247 · 1,281
  11. Kailanigirl · From Hawaiian 'kai' (sea) and 'lani' (sky/heavenly), meaning 'sea and sky' or 'heavenly sea'#72 · 1,215
  12. Milanigirl · Italian: relating to Milan ('middle of the plain')#308 · 1,063
  13. Aylanigirl · Modern American coinage possibly blending Hawaiian 'lani' (heavenly, sky) with the prefix Ay-#10 · 1,043
  14. Leiagirl · Variant of Leah (Hebrew: 'weary' or 'delicate')#281 · 1,033
  15. Maliagirl · Hawaiian form of Mary/Maria#233 · 872
  16. Malanigirl · Possibly a modern variant of Melanie using the Hawaiian name element lani meaning 'heaven, sky', with no established traditional meaning#393 · 822
  17. Kalanigirl · From Hawaiian meaning 'the heavens', 'sky', or 'royalty'#403 · 800
  18. Lanagirl · In Slavic languages, a short form of Svetlana ('light')#411 · 768
  19. Nalanigirl · Hawaiian for 'the heavens' or 'serenity of the skies' (na = the, lani = sky/heaven)#424 · 754
  20. Makaiboy · A modern invented name listed as a variant of Mekhi with uncertain etymology, though it coincides with the Hawaiian word makai meaning 'toward the sea'#467 · 626
  21. Kailanygirl · Modern respelling of Hawaiian Kailani, 'sea and sky' - popularized in US for its melodic sound#72 · 511
  22. Meilanigirl · Hawaiian name combining 'mei' (beauty) and 'lani' (sky, heaven)#396 · 498
  23. Keanuboy · From Hawaiian 'ke anu' #611 · 427
  24. Leilanygirl · Variant spelling of Leilani#52 · 407
  25. Keilanigirl · From Hawaiian 'kei' (glorious, honored) and 'lani' (sky, heaven)#144 · 383
  26. Kianagirl · Hawaiian form of Diana, associated with the moon goddess#554 · 366
  27. Laylanigirl · Blend of Layla (Arabic: night) and Hawaiian 'lani' (heavenly, sky)#52 · 353
  28. Elanigirl · Modern variant related to Hawaiian Alani meaning 'orange tree' - used as melodic feminine name in US#777 · 322
  29. Kahlanigirl · Hawaiian-influenced name#802 · 306
  30. Naylanigirl · Modern American invention inspired by Hawaiian Leilani ('heavenly flower') - rising fast in US since 2010s#639 · 296
  31. Khalanigirl · Hawaiian name, likely a variant or blend relating to 'ka lani' meaning 'the heavens' or 'the sky#712 · 293
  32. Aleiagirl · Variant of Aleia/Aleia#529 · 279
  33. Kaleoboy · Hawaiian 'the voice, sound' - also short for Kaleolani in Hawaii#826 · 265
  34. Leylanigirl · Variant of Leilani, Hawaiian for 'heavenly flower' or 'royal child' ('lei' = garland/child + 'lani' = sky/heaven)#52 · 263
  35. Koahboy · Variant of Koa meaning 'warrior' - modern American spelling influenced by Noah, used since 2010s#247 · 260
  36. Kaliagirl · In Hawaiian, a variant possibly meaning 'beloved'#207 · 229
  37. Lailanigirl · Modern respelling of Hawaiian Leilani meaning 'heavenly flowers' - popularized in the US in the 2010s#52 · 227
  38. Ailanagirl · From Hawaiian 'ai lana' suggesting 'chiefly, buoyant' - modern island-inspired name used in the US#981 · 205
  39. Keilanygirl · Respelling of Hawaiian Keilani - 'glorious chief', sea-sky imagery, island-inspired#72 · 191
  40. Makoaboy · From Hawaiian meaning 'brave man' - traditional warrior name popular in Hawaii#999 · 191
  41. Maleahgirl · Modern coinage#1,028 · 187
  42. Kaleagirl · From Hawaiian meaning 'joy' or 'happiness'#207 · 185
  43. Ehlanigirl · Modern American invention inspired by Hawaiian Leilani ('heavenly flower') and Alani - recent coinage#1,043 · 183
  44. Keylanigirl · Modern respelling of Hawaiian Kehlani meaning 'sea and sky'#72 · 160
  45. Kelanigirl · From Hawaiian kai 'sea' + lani 'sky, heaven' meaning 'heavenly sea' - also modern US use#1,232 · 137
  46. Maelanigirl · Modern American variant of Melanie (Greek 'dark') blended with Hawaiian -lani ('sky') - melodic girls' name#396 · 136
  47. Nailanigirl · Hawaiian 'na'ilani' meaning 'heavenly mist' - modern compound of na (the) + lani (heaven, sky)#639 · 134
  48. Aylanygirl · Modern American respelling of Hawaiian Ailani 'high chief'#10 · 133
  49. Lanigirl · Hawaiian meaning 'heaven, sky' - also short for Leilani, widely used outside Hawaii since mid-1900s#1,264 · 131
  50. Kamaniunisex · From Hawaiian kamani, the Alexandrian laurel tree - also used in Sanskrit contexts meaning 'desirable', unisex in modern use#1,626 · 123
  51. Aulanigirl · Hawaiian 'messenger of a chief' - modern given name also known from a Disney resort#1,332 · 119
  52. Kaliahgirl · Modern American elaboration of Kalia, Hawaiian name - also seen as variant of Aaliyah with lyrical sound#207 · 118
  53. Alanygirl · Modern American respelling of Alani (Hawaiian 'orange tree') or Alana - feminine use#170 · 117
  54. Ahlanigirl · Modern American invention inspired by Hawaiian 'lani', heavenly - recent US coinage#1,359 · 116
  55. Kaelanigirl · Modern variant of Hawaiian Kehlani, from 'kai' sea + 'lani' sky - meaning 'sea and sky'#72 · 110
  56. Luanagirl · From Hawaiian meaning 'enjoyment', also Luisa+Ana blend - popular in Brazil, Portugal and Hawaii#1,421 · 110
  57. Noelanigirl · Hawaiian 'noe' mist + 'lani' heaven - means 'mist of heaven', beloved feminine island name#1,430 · 109
  58. Nakoaboy · Hawaiian name meaning 'warrior, brave one' - modern strong choice rooted in Hawaiian culture#1,348 · 106
  59. Dalanigirl · Modern American coinage using Hawaiian lani meaning heaven#1,463 · 104
  60. Ilanigirl · Modern coinage possibly from Hawaiian lani meaning heaven#1,468 · 104
  61. Maylanigirl · Modern American blend of May + Hawaiian 'lani' meaning 'heaven, sky' - variant of Leilani#396 · 96
  62. Kainoaboy · Hawaiian 'the namesake' from ka + inoa - traditional boys' name honoring family lineage#1,425 · 95
  63. Kaleiagirl · Modern Hawaiian-American name often linked to 'beloved' - melodic invention used for girls#1,544 · 95
  64. Kylanigirl · Modern American respelling of Hawaiian Kailani, 'sea and sky' - blends Ky- trend with island name#72 · 94
  65. Alakaiboy · From Hawaiian 'alaka'i' meaning 'leader, guide' - traditional word-name gaining modern use#1,489 · 88
  66. Kailagirl · Hawaiian name meaning 'the sea'#164 · 88
  67. Malinagirl · Slavic word for 'raspberry'#551 · 86
  68. Mailanigirl · Hawaiian name often read as 'heavenly lei'#396 · 85
  69. Jaelanigirl · Modern American coinage blending Jae- with -lani - evokes Hawaiian 'lani' meaning heaven#385 · 82
  70. Khelanigirl · Modern American respelling of Hawaiian Kehlani 'sea and sky' - creative variant, same melodic sound#712 · 79
  71. Kailoboy · Modern American coinage possibly from Hawaiian kai meaning sea#1,577 · 79
  72. Klanigirl · Modern American invention inspired by Hawaiian Kalani - not traditional, trendy K spelling#1,765 · 77
  73. Keoniboy · Hawaiian form of John meaning 'God is gracious' - established by 19th-century missionaries#1,664 · 72
  74. Meliagirl · From Greek 'meli' honey, ash-tree nymph - also Hawaiian plumeria flower name#1,869 · 70
  75. Makaioboy · Hawaiian form of Matthew, Hebrew 'gift of Yahweh' - traditional Hawaiian New Testament form#1,710 · 68
  76. Malenigirl · Variant of Melanie, from Greek 'melas' meaning 'dark' - modern Hawaiian-influenced usage in the US#1,920 · 67
  77. Kekoaboy · From Hawaiian 'ke koa' meaning 'the brave one, warrior' - traditional masculine name#1,816 · 61
  78. Maleiagirl · Modern respelling of Malia, Hawaiian form of Mary 'beloved' - melodic US variant#2,081 · 59
  79. Anelagirl · Hawaiian form of Angela from Greek 'angelos' meaning 'angel, messenger' - also a Hawaiian name#2,093 · 58
  80. Leianagirl · Variant of Liana, possibly Hawaiian lei + Ana - modern lyrical name with no single traditional meaning#1,545 · 55
  81. Haliagirl · From Hawaiian 'halia' meaning 'remembrance' - also Greek sea-nymph name meaning 'of the sea'#2,157 · 55
  82. Maliyagirl · Modern variant of Malia, Hawaiian form of Mary meaning 'beloved' - popular in the US#233 · 53
  83. Kaiahgirl · Modern American spelling of Kaia (Hawaiian 'sea', Scandinavian diminutive of Katherine) - nature-inspired global choice#138 · 52
  84. Kaylaniegirl · Modern American respelling of Kailani, Hawaiian 'sea and sky'#72 · 52
  85. Alahnigirl · Modern American variant of Alani, Hawaiian 'orange tree' - melodic 2010s girls' name#2,258 · 50
  86. Kalenagirl · Hawaiian form of Karen from Greek 'pure' - melodic island name also heard as modern invention#1,039 · 50
  87. Lilounisex · Hawaiian 'lilo' meaning 'generous one' - also German nickname for Liselotte#2,299 · 49
  88. Kahliagirl · Modern American respelling of Kalia - melodic invention with Hawaiian and Sanskrit associations#2,357 · 47
  89. Kaimanaunisex · Hawaiian 'kai' (sea) + 'mana' (power) meaning 'power of the sea' - traditional Hawaiian unisex name#7,065 · 43
  90. Ohanagirl · Hawaiian word meaning 'family, kinship' - spread globally by Disney's Lilo & Stitch#2,686 · 40

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