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Lahela

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Pronounced lah-HEH-lah /lɑˈhɛ.lɑ/Medium

Meaning: The Hawaiian form of Rachel — from the Hebrew Rachel, 'a ewe; a gentle one; innocence'Low

In 30 seconds: A ewe; innocence: Lahela is the Hawaiian form of Rachel. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'lah-HEH-lah').
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Origin LowHawaiian, Hebrew
MeaningThe Hawaiian form of Rachel — from the Hebrew Rachel, 'a ewe; a gentle one; innocence'
U.S. rank (2024)#9247 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 230

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619812024

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

Lahela is the Hawaiian form of Rachel — from the Hebrew Rachel, 'a ewe; a gentle one; innocence'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'lah-HEH-lah').

In the U.S. it appears in Hawaiian families. Rare, a-ewe-and-innocence at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Rachel is Hebrew 'a ewe; a gentle one' — Lahela is the Hawaiian form, lyrical and classic (said 'lah-HEH-lah').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Lahela — Hawaiian form of Rachel

Variations

RachelLahelahRahela

Nicknames

Lahi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lahela mean?

Lahela is the Hawaiian form of Rachel — Hebrew 'a ewe; a gentle one; innocence'.

How do you pronounce Lahela?

It's said lah-HEH-lah /lɑˈhɛ.lɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Lahela a boy or girl name?

Lahela is a girl's name.

How popular is Lahela?

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

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