Recent in Baby
When Baby Resists SolidsWhen Baby Resists SolidsBaby Biting TipsBaby Biting Tips5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair Injuries5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair InjuriesWhen Baby and Pet MeetWhen Baby and Pet MeetTreatments for ColicTreatments for ColicBaby Milestones – The First YearBaby Milestones – The First YearTips for Relieving Teething PainTips for Relieving Teething PainBenefits of Making Your Own Baby FoodBenefits of Making Your Own Baby Food

Home › Baby Names Directory › Lokelani

Lokelani

♀ Girl

Pronounced loh-keh-LAH-nee /ˌloʊ.kɛˈlɑː.ni/Medium

Meaning: From the Hawaiian Lokelani, 'heavenly rose; small red rose' (loke, 'rose,' + lani, 'heaven; sky'). The lokelani is the official flower of the island of Maui.Medium

In 30 seconds: A beautiful Hawaiian name: Lokelani means 'heavenly rose,' the flower of Maui (said 'loh-keh-LAH-nee'). Lyrical and floral.
💕 Browse more names
Origin MediumHawaiian
MeaningFrom the Hawaiian Lokelani, 'heavenly rose; small red rose' (loke, 'rose,' + lani, 'heaven; sky'). The lokelani is the official flower of the island of Maui.
U.S. rank (2024)#16642 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)≈ 141

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200519792024

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

Lokelani comes from the Hawaiian for 'heavenly rose; small red rose,' from loke ('rose') and lani ('heaven; sky'). As the flower of Maui, it carries real cultural resonance — rare in the U.S. mainland (said 'loh-keh-LAH-nee').

It appears rarely on the mainland, more familiar in Hawaii. Rare, floral, and lyrical.

Did you know? Lokelani is Hawaiian for 'heavenly rose' (loke, 'rose,' plus lani, 'heaven') — and it is the official flower of the island of Maui, giving the name a rooted, island beauty (said 'loh-keh-LAH-nee').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Lokelani — Hawaiian 'heavenly rose'; flower of Maui

Variations

LokelanieLokeLani

Nicknames

LokeLani

Famous Bearers

  • Famous bearers coming soon.

If you like Lokelani…

Leilani— a like -lani Hawaiian name
Kalani— a like 'heaven' Hawaiian pick
Nohealani— a like heavenly Hawaiian name
Maile— a like Hawaiian nature name

Explore names like Lokelani

By themenaturehawaiianlyricalfloral
By meaningSky / HeavenFlowerRose

All themes →All meanings →All origins →

Frequently Asked

What does the name Lokelani mean?

Lokelani is Hawaiian for 'heavenly rose; small red rose' — and the official flower of Maui.

How do you pronounce Lokelani?

It's said loh-keh-LAH-nee /ˌloʊ.kɛˈlɑː.ni/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Lokelani a boy or girl name?

Lokelani is a girl's name.

How popular is Lokelani?

Lokelani is a rare name on the U.S. mainland.

💬 Ask Nia