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Hilinai

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Pronounced hee-lee-NY /ˌhi.liˈnaɪ/Medium

Meaning: From the Hawaiian hilinai, 'to lean on; to trust; to rely or depend on.' A gentle heritage name we note respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A trusting Hawaiian name: Hilinai means 'to lean on; to trust' (said 'hee-lee-NY'). Gentle and noted respectfully.
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Origin MediumHawaiian
MeaningFrom the Hawaiian hilinai, 'to lean on; to trust; to rely or depend on.' A gentle heritage name we note respectfully.
U.S. rank (2025)#6946 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 108

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520082025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Hilinai comes from the Hawaiian for 'to lean on; to trust; to rely.' It carries a sense of trust and faith we note respectfully — a heritage name, rare in the U.S. (said 'hee-lee-NY').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly in Hawaiian families. Rare, gentle, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Hilinai is Hawaiian for 'to lean on; to trust; to depend' — a gentle name of reliance and faith, which we note respectfully (said 'hee-lee-NY').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Hilinai — Hawaiian 'to lean on; to trust'; noted respectfully

Variations

HilinaHilinaʻiHilinae

Nicknames

HiliNai

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hilinai mean?

Hilinai is Hawaiian for 'to lean on; to trust; to rely or depend on.'

How do you pronounce Hilinai?

It's said hee-lee-NY /ˌhi.liˈnaɪ/ — three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Hilinai a boy or girl name?

Hilinai is a girl's name.

How popular is Hilinai?

Hilinai is a very rare name in the U.S.

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