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Iolani

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Pronounced ee-oh-LAH-nee /ˌiː.oʊˈlɑː.ni/Medium

Meaning: From the Hawaiian io ('hawk') and lani ('heaven; sky; royal'), 'royal hawk; bird of heaven' - a name of great dignity, famed through the Iolani Palace, home of Hawaiian royalty.Low

In 30 seconds: A regal Hawaiian name: Iolani means 'royal hawk; bird of heaven' (said 'ee-oh-LAH-nee'). Soaring and dignified.
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Origin MediumHawaiian
MeaningFrom the Hawaiian io ('hawk') and lani ('heaven; sky; royal'), 'royal hawk; bird of heaven' - a name of great dignity, famed through the Iolani Palace, home of Hawaiian royalty.
U.S. rank (2024)#16169 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 97

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201320012024

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

Iolani joins the Hawaiian io ('hawk') and lani ('heaven; sky; royal') - 'royal hawk; bird of heaven.' It carries deep dignity, honored in the Iolani Palace of Hawaiian royalty, and is rare in the U.S. (said 'ee-oh-LAH-nee').

It appears rarely in the U.S., mostly in Hawaiian families. Rare, regal, and soaring.

Did you know? Iolani is Hawaiian for 'royal hawk; bird of heaven' (io, 'hawk,' plus lani, 'heaven; royal') - a name of great dignity, known through the Iolani Palace, home of Hawaiian royalty (said 'ee-oh-LAH-nee').
Overall data confidence 48%
References - Iolani — Hawaiian io + lani; 'royal hawk'

Variations

IolanaIulaniIoanani

Nicknames

IoLani

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Iolani mean?

Iolani is Hawaiian for 'royal hawk; bird of heaven' (io, 'hawk,' plus lani, 'heaven; royal'); it names the Iolani Palace of Hawaiian royalty.

How do you pronounce Iolani?

It's said ee-oh-LAH-nee /ˌiː.oʊˈlɑː.ni/ - four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Iolani a boy or girl name?

Iolani is a girl's name.

How popular is Iolani?

Iolani is a rare name in the U.S.

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