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Lilinoe

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Pronounced lee-lee-NOH-eh /li.li.ˈnoʊ.ɛ/Medium

Meaning: From the Hawaiian lilinoe, 'a fine mist' — also Lilinoe, a mist goddess associated with Mauna Kea; we note the goddess linkLow

In 30 seconds: A fine mist; a mist goddess: Lilinoe is Hawaiian. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'lee-lee-NOH-eh').
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Origin LowHawaiian
MeaningFrom the Hawaiian lilinoe, 'a fine mist' — also Lilinoe, a mist goddess associated with Mauna Kea; we note the goddess link
U.S. rank (2025)#8649 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 232

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219952025

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

Lilinoe comes from the Hawaiian lilinoe, 'a fine mist' — also Lilinoe, a mist goddess associated with Mauna Kea (we note the goddess link). A lyrical, classic name (said 'lee-lee-NOH-eh').

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

Did you know? Lilinoe means 'a fine mist' in Hawaiian (also a mist goddess of Mauna Kea) — a lyrical, ethereal name (we note the goddess link; said 'lee-lee-NOH-eh').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Lilinoe — Hawaiian; goddess link

Variations

Lilinoi

Nicknames

Lili

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lilinoe mean?

Lilinoe is Hawaiian for 'a fine mist' (also a mist goddess of Mauna Kea). We note the goddess link.

How do you pronounce Lilinoe?

It's said lee-lee-NOH-eh /li.li.ˈnoʊ.ɛ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Lilinoe a boy or girl name?

Lilinoe is a girl's name.

How popular is Lilinoe?

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

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