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Lilikoi

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Pronounced lee-lee-KOY /ˌliː.liˈkɔɪ/Medium

Meaning: From the Hawaiian lilikoi, the passion fruit (and its vine and flower). A bright, tropical nature-name, noted with respect.Low

In 30 seconds: A tropical nature-name: Lilikoi is Hawaiian for 'passion fruit' (said 'lee-lee-KOY'). Bright and sweet.
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Origin MediumHawaiian
MeaningFrom the Hawaiian lilikoi, the passion fruit (and its vine and flower). A bright, tropical nature-name, noted with respect.
U.S. rank (2024)#16618 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 75

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201220062024

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

Lilikoi is Hawaiian for 'passion fruit' (the fruit, vine, and flower). It reads sunny and tropical — rare in the U.S. mainland, cherished in Hawaii (said 'lee-lee-KOY').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Hawaii. Rare, tropical, and sweet.

Did you know? Lilikoi is the Hawaiian word for the passion fruit — a bright, tropical nature-name, noted with respect (said 'lee-lee-KOY').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Lilikoi — Hawaiian 'passion fruit'; noted respectfully

Variations

LillikoLilykoiLilikoy

Nicknames

LiliKoi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lilikoi mean?

Lilikoi is the Hawaiian word for 'passion fruit' (the fruit, vine, and flower).

How do you pronounce Lilikoi?

It's said lee-lee-KOY /ˌliː.liˈkɔɪ/ — three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Lilikoi a boy or girl name?

Lilikoi is a girl's name.

How popular is Lilikoi?

Lilikoi is rare in the U.S.

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