Nohea

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Pronounced noh-HEH-ah /noʊˈheɪ.ɑː/Medium

Meaning: From the Hawaiian nohea, 'lovely; handsome; of fine appearance' — built on the root hea and the prefix no-. It is a Hawaiian word-name used for girls and boys alike in Hawaii; we note that and give it respectfully.Medium

In 30 seconds: Nohea is the Hawaiian word for 'lovely; handsome' — a name of plain, warm praise (said 'noh-HEH-ah').

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Origin MediumHawaiian

MeaningFrom the Hawaiian nohea, 'lovely; handsome; of fine appearance' — built on the root hea and the prefix no-. It is a Hawaiian word-name used for girls and boys alike in Hawaii; we note that and give it respectfully.

U.S. rank (2024)#14754 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 170

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Nohea is a Hawaiian word-name meaning 'lovely; handsome; of fine appearance'. It belongs to the large family of Hawaiian names drawn straight from the language, where the word itself carries the compliment. In Hawaii it is used for girls and boys alike, and it appears inside longer names such as Nohealani. We set it down with respect for its Hawaiian sense (said 'noh-HEH-ah').

Outside Hawaii it appears only rarely in U.S. records. Rare on the mainland, familiar in Hawaii.

Did you know? Nohea is an everyday Hawaiian word of praise — lovely, handsome, fine to look upon — and it is used for both girls and boys in Hawaii.

Overall data confidence 60%

References — Nohea — Hawaiian nohea 'lovely; handsome'; unisex in Hawaii

Variations

NohealaniNoheakaiNohe

Nicknames

NoheHea

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nohea mean?

Nohea is Hawaiian for 'lovely; handsome; of fine appearance'.

How do you pronounce Nohea?

It's said noh-HEH-ah /noʊˈheɪ.ɑː/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Nohea a boy or girl name?

In Hawaii Nohea is used for both girls and boys; it appears here as a girl's name.

How popular is Nohea?

Nohea is rare on the U.S. mainland and more familiar in Hawaii.