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Aulelei
Pronounced ow-leh-LAY /ˌaʊ.lɛˈleɪ/Medium
Meaning: From the Samoan/Polynesian aulelei, 'beautiful; lovely; handsome.' A warm island name celebrating beauty.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Aulelei comes from the Samoan/Polynesian aulelei, 'beautiful; lovely.' It reads warm and lyrical, tied to island heritage — rare in the U.S. (said 'ow-leh-LAY').
In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Pacific Islander families. Rare, lovely, and melodic.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Aulelei mean?
Aulelei is Samoan/Polynesian for 'beautiful; lovely; handsome.'
How do you pronounce Aulelei?
It's said ow-leh-LAY /ˌaʊ.lɛˈleɪ/ — three syllables, stress on the last.
Is Aulelei a boy or girl name?
Aulelei is used here as a girl's name.
How popular is Aulelei?
Aulelei is a rare name in the U.S.