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Hawaiian Baby Names

523 Hawaiian names with researched meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.

Hawaiian names sound like the place they come from — open vowels, gentle rhythm, ocean and sky woven through them. Hawaiian baby names have swept the mainland in the last decade, and it is easy to hear why: they are soft, sunny and effortlessly beautiful to say.

Popular Hawaiian Girl Names

Leilani, Alani and Kehlani lead the wave, with Kailani, Kaylani and Milani right behind. For something a little different, Kaia, Malia and Leia.

Strong Hawaiian Boy Names

Kai and Koa are short, strong and hugely popular. For fuller forms, Makai, Kekoa, Kainoa, Keanu and Kaleo.

Why Hawaiian Names Feel So Warm

Every syllable ends in a vowel, so the names flow without a single hard stop — that is the whole secret. Say Leilani or Kainoa aloud and the name practically relaxes your face.

Every name below links to its own page with a sourced meaning, U.S. popularity, famous bearers, and a clear audio pronunciation — so you can hear it before you choose.

Hawaiian Girl Names

Ailany#14 in the U.S.Chief, high chief▶Leilani#60 in the U.S.Heavenly flower; royal child of heaven — from Hawaiian lei (flower garland, child) + lani (heav▶Alana#140 in the U.S.Harmony or precious — feminine form of Alan, from Breton/Celtic elements, or from Hawaiian/Arab▶Kehlani#149 in the U.S.Sea, ocean — possibly derived from Hawaiian kai (sea) or a variant of Kailani (sea and sky); li▶Alani#161 in the U.S.Orange tree — from Hawaiian alani (orange tree, orange fruit)▶Ailani#168 in the U.S.High chief▶Kaylani#185 in the U.S.Sea and sky; variant of Kailani, from Hawaiian kai (sea) + lani (sky, heaven)▶Kaia#193 in the U.S.Sea — from Hawaiian kai (sea, ocean); also used as a Scandinavian variant of Katja (pure) and a▶Kailani#253 in the U.S.Sea and sky; from Hawaiian kai (sea) + lani (sky, heaven)▶Milani#288 in the U.S.From Milan (city of Italy); also used as a Hawaiian variant meaning 'gentle caress'▶Aylani#293 in the U.S.High chief — variant spelling of Ailani▶Leia#297 in the U.S.Weary; variant of Leah from Hebrew; also influenced by Hawaiian leia (child of heaven) and the ▶Malia#349 in the U.S.Hawaiian form of Maria/Mary, from Hebrew Miryam. Also connected to the Hawaiian word for 'calm'▶Malani#374 in the U.S.A Hawaiian-inspired modern name, possibly from 'malani' (heavenly, from the sky) or a creative ▶Kalani#387 in the U.S.From Hawaiian ka (the) and lani (sky, heaven, heavenly, royal), meaning the heavens or the sky;▶Lana#406 in the U.S.Multiple independent origins: in Hawaiian it means floating or light; in Slavic languages it is▶Nalani#414 in the U.S.From Hawaiian na (the plural article) and lani (sky, heaven, heavenly), meaning the heavens or ▶Kailany#581 in the U.S.Creative elaboration blending Hawaiian elements: kai meaning 'sea' or 'ocean' and lani meaning ▶Meilani#591 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Meilana or Meilani, blending Hawaiian mei (possibly related to a term of en▶Leilany#696 in the U.S.Heavenly flower; from Hawaiian lei (wreath of flowers) and lani (heaven, sky, royalty), a varia▶Keilani#727 in the U.S.Hawaiian name from kai (sea, ocean water) and lani (sky, heaven, heavenly, royal chief), meanin▶

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Hawaiian Boy Names

Kai#93 in the U.S.Sea — from Hawaiian kai▶Koa#269 in the U.S.Brave, bold, fearless; also the name of a prized Hawaiian hardwood tree▶Makai#481 in the U.S.Likely a variant of Micah or Michael, from Hebrew 'mikha'el' meaning 'who is like God?'; also c▶Keanu#649 in the U.S.From Hawaiian ke anu meaning the cool or the coolness; also interpreted as the cool breeze or c▶Kaleo#898 in the U.S.From Hawaiian ka (the) and leo (voice, sound); meaning the voice or the sound; used in Hawaii a▶Makoa#1117 in the U.S.Fearless; bold; courageous; from Hawaiian makoa (bold, brave, fearless)▶Kye#1195 in the U.S.Earth; sea; a spelling variant of Kai, from Hawaiian kai (sea) or Welsh Cai/Kay (a form of the ▶Makaio#1473 in the U.S.the Hawaiian form of Matthew, ultimately from Hebrew meaning 'gift of God'▶Nakoa#1537 in the U.S.From Hawaiian 'na' ('the', plural) and 'koa' ('warrior, courage'), meaning 'the warriors' or 't▶Alakai#1574 in the U.S.from the Hawaiian word 'alakaʻi' meaning 'leader' or 'guide'▶Kainoa#1698 in the U.S.From Hawaiian 'ka' ('the') and 'inoa' ('name'), commonly given the sense 'the namesake' or 'the▶Keoni#1720 in the U.S.Hawaiian form of John ('God is gracious')▶Kekoa#2604 in the U.S.the warrior, the brave one▶Kaimana#3290 in the U.S.Diamond — the Hawaiian rendering of the English word — and, read natively, kai + mana, 'power o▶Kalani#3292 in the U.S.The heavens, the sky; royal, chiefly — from Hawaiian ka lani, an element of many Hawaiian royal▶Lakai#3299 in the U.S.Modern American coinage extending Kai — Hawaiian for 'sea' — with an La- opening; also the name▶Kaimani#3631 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Kai (Hawaiian 'sea') to the -mani sound of Imani/Amani; also reads as a ▶Akoa#3683 in the U.S.Rare modern name, plausibly echoing Hawaiian Koa ('warrior; the koa tree') with an a- prefix; n▶Kamani#3919 in the U.S.From Hawaiian kamani, the Pacific beach-tree prized for canoe wood — also a melodic -ani coinag▶Kanoa#4128 in the U.S.From Hawaiian kanoa, 'the free one, the commoner; freedom'▶Makhai#4139 in the U.S.Kh- styling of Makai — Hawaiian, 'toward the sea, ocean-side'; also a modern -ai name; routes l▶

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Frequently Asked

What are popular Hawaiian girl names?

Popular Hawaiian girl names include Leilani, Alani, Kehlani, Kailani and Malia.

What are strong Hawaiian boy names?

Strong Hawaiian boy names include Kai, Koa, Makai, Kekoa and Keanu.

How do you pronounce Hawaiian names?

Every vowel is sounded and syllables end openly, which makes them very consistent. Each page includes audio so you can hear it done properly.

How many Hawaiian baby names are on More4Kids?

More4Kids lists 523 Hawaiian baby names, each with a sourced meaning, U.S. popularity, and an audio pronunciation.