Hawaiian Girl Names
407 hawaiian girl names with meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.
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Some names sound like weather. Read a few Hawaiian girl names aloud and you will hear why parents everywhere have fallen for them — open vowels, no hard edges, a rhythm that moves like water over stone. The best-known cluster shares the element lani, meaning sky or heaven, and it is easy to see the pull. Leilani joins lei with lani and has become a genuine American favourite, while Kailani and Kalani keep that same airy ending. Alani is the shortest of the family and one of the loveliest. If you choose from this group, do it knowing the language it belongs to and the people who kept it alive.
The other side of this list is quieter and more compact — names that do their work in two syllables and then stop. Kaia has crossed cultures easily and sounds equally at home in Honolulu or Copenhagen. Malia is the Hawaiian form of Mary and gained a whole new generation of admirers in recent decades. Lana is silk-smooth and endlessly wearable, and Leia carries both an island softness and a galaxy of pop-culture affection. For something rarer, Alana and Kehlani both sit slightly off the beaten path while still feeling completely natural on a child.
Every name below opens to its full page — a sourced meaning where the record supports one, its U.S. popularity, and a clear audio pronunciation so you can hear it before you fall for it.
Hawaiian Girl Names — Page 2
Keana#7391 in the U.S.A feminine of Keanu/Kian — variously Hawaiian, 'the cool mountain breeze', and Irish, 'ancient;▶Keoni#7396 in the U.S.The Hawaiian form of John — from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'; more often a boys' name; h▶Kina#7403 in the U.S.A short form of names ending in -kina (such as Akina) or beginning Kina-/Kiana; also used as a ▶Kaliani#7441 in the U.S.Kaliani reads most naturally as a form of the Sanskrit Kalyani, from kalyana, 'beautiful, auspi▶Zyalani#7564 in the U.S.A modern coined name, joining a Zya- element with the -lani ending (Hawaiian, 'heaven; sky; roy▶Ailanie#7574 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing Hawaiian Ailani ('high chief') and Leilani ('heavenly flowers'▶Lelania#7596 in the U.S.Lelania is a spelling variant of Leilani, a Hawaiian name from lei, 'flower' or 'garland', and ▶Aylanie#7621 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing Hawaiian Ailani ('high chief') and Leilani ('heavenly flowers'▶Cahlani#7636 in the U.S.A spelling of Kalani — from Hawaiian, 'the heavens; the sky; the royal one; the chief' (ka, 'th▶Kaylany#7752 in the U.S.A modern coined name, joining Kayla with the Hawaiian-style -lani ending ('heaven; sky'); no si▶Kealani#7754 in the U.S.From Hawaiian, 'the heavens; the heavenly/clear one' (ke, 'the', + alani, linked to sky/heaven)▶Khlani#7761 in the U.S.A modern coined name, a contracted spelling of Khalani/Kalani (Hawaiian, 'the heaven; the sky; ▶Lahna#7769 in the U.S.A spelling of Lana — variously Hawaiian, 'calm/still water; a float; a harbor', and a Slavic sh▶Laniah#7773 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing the -lani element ('heaven; sky', Hawaiian) and a Lania coinag▶Leiliana#7782 in the U.S.A modern blend, variously echoing Liliana ('a lily', Latin) and Leila/Leilani ('night'/'heavenl▶Nalu#7825 in the U.S.From Hawaiian, 'a wave; the surf; the surging sea'▶Nehlani#7831 in the U.S.A modern coined name, joining the prefix Neh- with the fashionable -lani ending (Hawaiian, 'hea▶Olina#7841 in the U.S.From Hawaiian, 'joyous; happy; filled with joy'; also a Czech short form of Olga ('holy; blesse▶Alannie#7957 in the U.S.An elaboration of Alana/Alani — variously Irish ('little rock; harmony; a child'), and Hawaiian▶Kahlea#8140 in the U.S.A modern name, variously a spelling of Kalia (Hawaiian, 'the beloved/dignified one') and Kaliya▶Kalanie#8144 in the U.S.A form of Kalani — from the Hawaiian, 'the heavens; the sky; a chief of royal blood' (ka, 'the'▶Kilani#8171 in the U.S.A form of Kalani — from the Hawaiian, 'heaven; the sky; the high one' (linked to lani, 'heaven;▶Kiyanna#8175 in the U.S.An elaboration of Kiana — variously a Hawaiian form of Diana ('divine; the moon') and a modern ▶Lailoni#8190 in the U.S.A modern name, joining Laila ('night', Arabic) with a -loni/-lani element (echoing Leilani, 'he▶Mahealani#8220 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian, variously 'the heavenly mist' and 'the full moon; the night of the full moon▶Malie#8224 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian/Samoan, 'calm; gentle; serene; peaceful' (of the sea and weather); also a Sam▶Nahlani#8257 in the U.S.A modern name, joining a Nah- element (echoing Nahla, 'a drink of water', Arabic) with the -lan▶Nalanie#8261 in the U.S.A form of Nalani — from the Hawaiian, 'the heavens; the calm/serenity of the skies' (na, 'the',▶Nanea#8263 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian nanea, 'fascinating; engaging; relaxed; pleasantly absorbed' (also the name o▶Pualena#8288 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian pua, 'a flower; a blossom', + lena, 'yellow; golden', hence 'a golden flower;▶Xialani#8379 in the U.S.A modern name, joining a Xia- element with the -lani ending ('heaven', Hawaiian; echoing Leilan▶Zilani#8406 in the U.S.A modern name, joining a Zi- element with the -lani ending ('heaven', Hawaiian; echoing Kehlani▶Eylani#8588 in the U.S.A modern name, joining an Ey- element with the -lani ending ('heaven', Hawaiian; echoing Leilan▶Healani#8612 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian hea, 'a haze; a mist; a glow', + lani, 'heaven; sky', hence 'the haze/glow of▶Kala#8660 in the U.S.Variously from the Sanskrit kala, 'art; a fine art; a part; time', and the Hawaiian kala, 'the ▶Kalany#8661 in the U.S.A modern name, a spelling echoing Kalani ('the heavens; the chief', Hawaiian); no single fixed ▶Khylani#8686 in the U.S.A modern name, joining a Khy- element with the -lani ending ('heaven', Hawaiian; echoing Kehlan▶Lanai#8697 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian lanai, 'a porch; a veranda; a roofed patio' — also the name of the island of ▶Laylanii#8702 in the U.S.A modern name, a spelling echoing Leilani ('heavenly flowers; a royal child of heaven', Hawaiia▶Leilahni#8709 in the U.S.A spelling of Leilani — from the Hawaiian lei, 'a garland of flowers; a child', + lani, 'heaven▶Makani#8727 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian makani, 'the wind; a breeze'; used for both sexes▶Nakoa#8769 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian na koa, 'the warriors; the brave/fearless/bold ones'; used for both sexes▶Lahela#9247 in the U.S.The Hawaiian form of Rachel — from the Hebrew Rachel, 'a ewe; a gentle one; innocence'▶Lilinoe#9272 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian lilinoe, 'a fine mist' — also Lilinoe, a mist goddess associated with Mauna K▶Mele#9324 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian mele, 'a song; a chant' — also a Samoan/Tongan form of Mary; routes layered▶Oliana#9372 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian oliana, 'the oleander (a flowering shrub)'; also read as an elaboration of Ol▶Yeilani#9499 in the U.S.A modern name, echoing Leilani ('heavenly flowers; royal child', Hawaiian); no single fixed roo▶Luwana#9802 in the U.S.Luwana is a phonetic spelling of Luana, a name popularized by a 1932 film set in Polynesia. It ▶Jaylahni#9821 in the U.S.A modern name, joining the Jay- prefix with a -lahni ending (echoing Leilani/Kailani, 'heavenly▶Kahealani#9843 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian — kahea, 'a call/mist', + lani, 'heaven/sky', hence 'the heavenly mist; the m▶Kahlanii#9844 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing Kalani ('the heavens/sky/chief', Hawaiian) and Khaleesi (a fic▶Kailan#9845 in the U.S.A modern name, joining a Kai- element ('the sea', Hawaiian) with a -lan ending; used for both s▶Kailanni#9846 in the U.S.A spelling of Kailani — from the Hawaiian kai, 'the sea', + lani, 'heaven/sky', hence 'the sea ▶Keiana#9868 in the U.S.A modern name, a spelling of Kiana — variously the Hawaiian form of Diana ('divine') and a Ke- ▶Keilana#9869 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian — variously kei, 'glory/dignity', + lana, 'calm/still/floating', hence 'glory▶Klanii#9896 in the U.S.A modern name, echoing Kalani ('the heavens/sky', Hawaiian) with a Kl- opening; no single fixed▶Leihlani#9927 in the U.S.A spelling of Leilani — from the Hawaiian lei, 'a flower garland/a child', + lani, 'heaven/sky/▶Leinani#9928 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian — lei, 'a flower garland/a child', + nani, 'beautiful/glory', hence 'a beauti▶Malyah#9958 in the U.S.A modern name, a spelling of Maliyah/Malia — variously the Hawaiian form of Mary ('beloved; of ▶Kiele#9967 in the U.S.Kiele is a Hawaiian girls' name meaning 'gardenia', the fragrant white flower (also used for 'f▶Mahana#10045 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian mahana, 'warmth; warmth of the sun.' The same spelling appears as a Maori wor▶Ralani#10068 in the U.S.A modern name, variously joining a Ra- opening with the Hawaiian -lani ('heaven; sky; royal'); ▶Nalahni#10098 in the U.S.A modern coinage echoing the sounds of Nalani (Hawaiian, 'the heavens; calmness of the skies') ▶Valani#10180 in the U.S.A modern name, variously joining a Val- opening (from names like Valerie, 'strong') with the Ha▶Xalani#10196 in the U.S.A modern name, variously joining a stylized X- (read 'Z') opening with the Hawaiian -lani ('hea▶Hokulani#10545 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian hoku ('star') and lani ('heaven; sky; royal'), 'heavenly star; star of heaven▶Kalanni#10627 in the U.S.A double-n spelling of Kalani, from the Hawaiian ka lani, 'the heavens; the sky; the royal one.▶Kehlanie#10652 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Kehlani, a Hawaiian-styled name read as 'sea and sky' or 'heaven' (from l▶Kehlanni#10653 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Kehlani with doubled -nn, a Hawaiian-styled name read as 'sea and sky' or▶Kheilani#10665 in the U.S.A Hawaiian-styled spelling in the Kailani/Kehlani family, read as 'sky; heaven' or 'sea and sky▶Lealani#10693 in the U.S.A Hawaiian-styled name in the Leilani family, joining lei ('wreath; garland; beloved') with lan▶Lulani#10716 in the U.S.A Hawaiian-styled name built on lani ('sky; heaven'), read as 'highest heaven' or 'topmost poin▶Leiloni#10793 in the U.S.A modern respelling of the Hawaiian Leilani, 'heavenly flowers; royal child' (lei, 'garland of ▶Ulanni#11000 in the U.S.A modern coinage riding the popular -lani sound (Hawaiian 'heavenly'), close to Ulani ('cheerfu▶Alamea#11106 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian alamea, 'precious; ripe; of great value' — a word for something treasured. A ▶Alanee#11107 in the U.S.A modern spelling near Alani (Hawaiian, 'orange tree') and Alana (Celtic, 'little rock; harmony▶Alaula#11108 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian alaula, 'light of early dawn; the glow of sunrise or sunset' — a poetic word ▶Aloha#11148 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian aloha, 'love; affection; compassion; a greeting of hello and goodbye' — a wor▶Cehlani#11377 in the U.S.A modern spelling echoing Kehlani, a recent American coinage, and the Hawaiian ending -lani, 's▶Hanalei#11424 in the U.S.From Hanalei, a bay and valley on Kauai, Hawaii — often interpreted as 'crescent bay' or 'lei-m▶Hilinai#11446 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian hilinai, 'to lean on; to trust; to rely or depend on.' A gentle heritage name▶Iolana#11462 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian iolana, 'to soar; to fly high; to float in the air like a hawk.' A lofty heri▶Kailanie#11557 in the U.S.An -ie spelling of Kailani, from the Hawaiian kai ('sea') and lani ('sky; heaven'), 'sea and sk▶Kailanny#11558 in the U.S.A -nny respelling of Kailani, from the Hawaiian kai ('sea') and lani ('sky; heaven'), 'sea and ▶Kailanys#11559 in the U.S.A modern -nys respelling of Kailani, from the Hawaiian kai ('sea') and lani ('sky; heaven'), 's▶Kaiulani#11563 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian Kaiulani (Ka'iulani), often read as 'the royal sacred one; the heavenly one; ▶Kamalani#11574 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian Kamalani, kama ('child') and lani ('sky; heaven; royal'), read as 'heavenly c▶Kanai#11579 in the U.S.A modern coinage as a girl's given name; separately, Kanai appears as a Hawaiian word and place▶Kona#11632 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian word and place name Kona, meaning 'leeward' -- the sheltered, dry side of an ▶Leilanys#11667 in the U.S.A modern -s extension of the Hawaiian Leilani, 'heavenly flowers; royal child of heaven' (lei, ▶Loana#11684 in the U.S.Sometimes read as a Hawaiian-style name glossed 'to float; a calm offering,' and elsewhere as a▶Kea#11717 in the U.S.Kea reads two ways: as a Hawaiian word meaning 'white' (as in Mauna Kea, 'white mountain'), or ▶Milliani#11769 in the U.S.A name echoing Hawaiian Mililani ('heavenly caress; to praise heaven'), reshaped with the popul▶Moani#11783 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian moani, 'a gentle breeze; the wafting of fragrance on the wind.' A soft nature▶Maleeah#11793 in the U.S.Maleeah is a phonetic respelling of Maliah or Malia, the Hawaiian form of Mary, itself from the▶Maleeya#11794 in the U.S.Maleeya is a phonetic respelling of Malia/Maliyah. Malia is the Hawaiian form of Mary ('beloved▶Noalani#11832 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian noe ('mist') or noa with lani ('sky; heaven; royal'), giving 'heavenly mist' ▶Tailani#12002 in the U.S.Tailani reads as a modern coinage in the popular -lani family (Hawaiian 'lani', heaven; sky; ro▶Yailani#12062 in the U.S.Yailani reads as a modern coinage in the popular -lani family (Hawaiian 'lani', heaven; sky; ro▶Yeilany#12075 in the U.S.Yeilany reads as a modern coinage in the -lany/-lani family, tied by ear to Leilani and to Lati▶Zaelani#12088 in the U.S.A modern coinage layering a Zae- opening with the -lani ending of Kehlani and Leilani; by that ▶Zehlani#12105 in the U.S.A modern coinage closely echoing Kehlani, layering a Zeh- opening with the -lani ending; by tha▶Kayelani#12232 in the U.S.Kayelani joins the name Kaye with the Hawaiian element lani, meaning heaven, sky, or royal. The▶Kela#12330 in the U.S.Kela is a brief feminine name that reads as a clip of Michaela or Kayla, keeping their -ela/-la▶Elika#12491 in the U.S.A name with more than one route: a Persian girl's name (also a place in Iran) and, separately, ▶Gialani#12570 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining Gia (a short form of Gianna, 'God is gracious') with -lani (Hawaiian '▶Kahleah#12707 in the U.S.Kahleah reads as a modern respelling of Kalea or Kaleah, a Hawaiian-associated name sometimes g▶Kaiana#12713 in the U.S.Kaiana is a Hawaiian name, borne notably by the 18th-century chief Kaiana, an early Hawaiian tr▶Kaliea#12721 in the U.S.Kaliea reads as a modern respelling of Kalia or Kalea, a Hawaiian-linked name sometimes glossed▶Kani#12729 in the U.S.Kani reads mostly as a short, modern coinage or a clipping of longer Ka- names; separately it i▶Keani#12748 in the U.S.Keani reads as a Hawaiian-style name, sometimes linked to ke ani, 'the cool breeze,' and someti▶Kehloni#12750 in the U.S.Kehloni is a modern coinage in the style of Kehlani, a Hawaiian-flavored name often read as 'sk▶Keilanny#12751 in the U.S.Keilanny is a modern coinage in the style of Keilani or Leilani, Hawaiian-flavored names tied t▶Kawehi#12783 in the U.S.A Hawaiian name, likely built on elements touching beauty or adornment; precise documentation f▶Kehaulani#12793 in the U.S.Kehaulani is a Hawaiian name usually read as 'the dew of heaven,' combining ke, a definite arti▶Laiani#12820 in the U.S.A Hawaiian-style given name that echoes lani ('heaven; sky; royal') within a flowing, coined sh▶Lailanni#12821 in the U.S.A modern spelling in the family of Leilani, a Hawaiian name meaning 'heavenly flowers; heavenly▶Lailany#12822 in the U.S.A modern spelling in the family of Leilani, a Hawaiian name meaning 'heavenly flowers; heavenly▶Kiala#12942 in the U.S.Kiala is a modern, melodic girl's name with more than one likely route. It may echo the Hawaiia▶Nalanii#13027 in the U.S.Nalanii is a doubled-i respelling of the Hawaiian Nalani, from na ('the') and lani ('sky; heave▶Reilani#13123 in the U.S.A modern name built on the Hawaiian element lani, 'sky; heaven; royal', which appears in Leilan▶Malyia#13293 in the U.S.Malyia is a modern respelling of Maliyah or Maliah, names usually linked to Malia, a Hawaiian a▶Wailani#13339 in the U.S.From Hawaiian wai, 'fresh water', and lani, 'heaven; sky; royal' — read together as 'heavenly w▶Uilani#13349 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian, generally read as 'heavenly beauty' or 'royal splendour' (from lani, 'heaven▶Akela#13518 in the U.S.Two honest routes. In Rudyard Kipling's Jungle Book, Akela is the wolf who leads the pack — a m▶Kiela#13853 in the U.S.Kiela reads mainly as a soft respelling of Kayla, a modern name popularized late last century. ▶Kailiany#14250 in the U.S.A modern elaboration of Kailani/Keilani, names built on the Hawaiian kai ('sea') and lani ('sky▶Kaimana#14251 in the U.S.A Hawaiian name read two ways: as kai ('sea; ocean') plus mana ('spiritual power; strength') — ▶Kaylanee#14302 in the U.S.A modern spelling in the Kailani/Kalani family — names built on the Hawaiian lani, 'sky; heaven▶Keihlani#14317 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Keilani/Kailani, names built on the Hawaiian lani, 'sky; heaven.' This e▶Keilanie#14318 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Keilani, from the Hawaiian lani, 'sky; heaven.' The -ie ending is an Ameri▶Keilanni#14319 in the U.S.A double-n spelling of Keilani, from the Hawaiian lani, 'sky; heaven.' The doubling is a modern▶Keylany#14352 in the U.S.Keylany is a modern spelling of Kailani/Kalani, names built from Hawaiian elements kai ('sea') ▶Kylahni#14398 in the U.S.Kylahni is a modern American coinage that joins the Ky- opening to the -lani ending, borrowed f▶Khianna#14399 in the U.S.Khianna is a respelling of Kianna/Kiana, a modern name sometimes explained as a Hawaiian form o▶Luani#14495 in the U.S.Luani reads as a Hawaiian-style name — luana carries the sense of 'to be at ease; enjoyment', a▶Kieanna#14505 in the U.S.Kieanna is a fuller spelling of Kiana, often given as a Hawaiian form of Diana, the Roman godde▶Kiyanne#14508 in the U.S.Kiyanne is a modern coinage in the family of Kiana and Kiyana, names read as Hawaiian forms of ▶Lailanie#14539 in the U.S.A modern coinage that echoes the Hawaiian Leilani, 'heavenly flowers; royal child.' As spelled ▶Makia#14544 in the U.S.In American use Makia reads as a modern coinage in the Nakia/Makhia sound family. Separately, m▶Malulani#14562 in the U.S.From Hawaiian malu ('shade; shelter; protection') and lani ('sky; heaven; royal'), giving a sen▶Maui#14596 in the U.S.A place name — the Hawaiian island of Maui — and, in Polynesian tradition across Hawaii, Aotear▶Mililani#14651 in the U.S.A Hawaiian name usually glossed 'heavenly caress', from mili ('to caress; to handle gently') an▶Nohea#14754 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian nohea, 'lovely; handsome; of fine appearance' — built on the root hea and the▶Nohealani#14755 in the U.S.A Hawaiian compound of nohea, 'lovely; handsome; of fine appearance', and lani, 'heaven; sky; r▶Selani#14882 in the U.S.A modern coinage whose -lani ending echoes the Hawaiian lani ('heaven; sky; royal'); as a whole▶Ahilani#15325 in the U.S.A Hawaiian-styled name whose second element, lani, is genuine Hawaiian for 'sky, heaven, royal'▶Alika#15354 in the U.S.Alika appears independently in more than one culture, which is part of its appeal and its ambig▶Alohi#15364 in the U.S.Hawaiian alohi, 'to shine, brilliant, radiant'. A genuine Hawaiian word used as a given name, a▶Avalani#15559 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining Ava to -lani, the Hawaiian word for 'sky, heaven, royal.' The ending i▶Heilani#16124 in the U.S.A Hawaiian-styled name carrying lani ('heaven; sky; royal; heavenly'), a beloved Hawaiian eleme▶Helani#16125 in the U.S.A Hawaiian-styled name carrying lani ('heaven; sky; royal; heavenly'). As a full name its sense▶Iolani#16169 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian io ('hawk') and lani ('heaven; sky; royal'), 'royal hawk; bird of heaven' - a▶Kaina#16344 in the U.S.Kaina is an uncommon name of uncertain route: it matches the Hawaiian word kaina ('younger sibl▶Kaiyana#16352 in the U.S.Kaiyana joins Kai, a short name with several origins, most familiarly Hawaiian for 'sea,' to th▶Kamalei#16364 in the U.S.Kamalei is a Hawaiian name built from ka, 'the,' and elements for a beloved child and a lei, th▶Kawena#16398 in the U.S.From Hawaiian kawena, 'the glow; a reddish radiance' — a name carried respectfully by the schol▶Kaylanis#16403 in the U.S.A modern coinage echoing Kaylani/Kailani (Hawaiian, 'sea and sky') with an -is ending. By that ▶Kelanii#16423 in the U.S.A modern coinage echoing Kehlani and the Hawaiian Kalani ('the heavens; the sky; royal one'). B▶Keli#16424 in the U.S.A spelling of Kelly, from the Irish O Ceallaigh, 'bright-headed' or 'warrior; strife'; separate▶Khilani#16427 in the U.S.A modern coinage echoing Kailani and Kalani (Hawaiian, 'the sky; sea and sky'). By that echo it▶Kamaile#16448 in the U.S.Kamaile is a Hawaiian name meaning 'the maile', from ka ('the') and maile, a fragrant native vi▶Keyanni#16449 in the U.S.A modern coinage echoing Kiana/Keyana (a Hawaiian form of Diana, and read as 'moon; divine'). B▶Keylanie#16450 in the U.S.A modern coinage echoing Kaylani/Kailani (Hawaiian, 'sea and sky'). By that echo it touches 'he▶Kealia#16455 in the U.S.From Hawaiian kealia, 'salt bed' or 'salt encrustation' - a natural salt flat left where seawat▶Khelany#16468 in the U.S.A modern coinage echoing Kehlani and the Hawaiian Kalani ('the heavens; the sky'). By that echo▶Leelani#16548 in the U.S.Leelani is a phonetic respelling of Leilani, a Hawaiian name from lei ('flower garland, wreath'▶Lehua#16549 in the U.S.A Hawaiian name for the blossom of the ohia tree — a bright red flower that grows on new lava, ▶Lei#16590 in the U.S.In Hawaiian, Lei means 'garland; wreath; a string of flowers.' It is separately a romanized Chi▶Leilanee#16593 in the U.S.A phonetic respelling of Leilani, a genuine Hawaiian name from lei ('flowers, garland, child') ▶Kulani#16604 in the U.S.Kulani is a Hawaiian name built on lani ('heaven, sky, royal'), read as 'like heaven; the heave▶Lilani#16611 in the U.S.A trimmed form of Leilani (Hawaiian, 'heavenly flowers; royal child'), keeping the -lani elemen▶Lilikoi#16618 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian lilikoi, the passion fruit (and its vine and flower). A bright, tropical natu▶Maleaha#16623 in the U.S.Maleaha is a modern American variant of Maleah or Malia. Malia is the Hawaiian form of Mary, it▶Lokelani#16642 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian Lokelani, 'heavenly rose; small red rose' (loke, 'rose,' + lani, 'heaven; sky▶Makayah#16691 in the U.S.Makayah reads as a modern name close to Makai, the Hawaiian word meaning 'toward the sea,' resh▶Maleea#16700 in the U.S.Maleea is a phonetic spelling of Malia, the Hawaiian form of Mary; through Mary it reaches back▶Maluhia#16706 in the U.S.Maluhia is a Hawaiian word and name meaning 'peace, serenity, calm.' A gentle, meaning-rich cho▶Meleana#16808 in the U.S.A name read as a Hawaiian-styled form of Melia (a form of Amelia, or the plumeria flower) or of▶Malay#16814 in the U.S.Malay reads most naturally as a short variant of Malia or Malaya, breezy names of Hawaiian and ▶Mehana#16899 in the U.S.Mehana is a modern coinage; its sound echoes the Hawaiian mehana ('warmth, warm'). Whether that▶Okalani#16995 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian, read as 'of the heavens; of the sky' (o + kalani, 'the heavens; the royal ch▶Roselani#17141 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian Roselani, joining rose (a borrowing of the English flower name) with lani ('h▶Makenah#17210 in the U.S.Makenah is a modern respelling that draws on two sources: Makena, a Hawaiian place name (a beac▶Laylahni#17310 in the U.S.A modern coinage echoing the Hawaiian Leilani, 'heavenly flowers; royal child,' woven with Layl▶Pele#17388 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian Pele, 'lava; molten' (she who shapes the sacred land); the Hawaiian goddess o▶Hulali#17563 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian hulali, 'shining; sparkling; glistening.' A luminous island name, held with r▶Kiauna#17881 in the U.S.Kiauna is an inventive respelling of Kiana, a modern name that some connect to a Hawaiian form ▶Kuulei#18058 in the U.S.Kuulei is Hawaiian, from ku'u lei ('my lei'), a term of endearment meaning 'my beloved; my darl▶AilannieA modern name echoing the Hawaiian Ailani ('high chief') and Leilani ('heavenly flower; royal c▶AkoaA modern coinage whose sound echoes the Hawaiian 'koa', 'warrior; brave; fearless' (also a nati▶AurlaniA modern coinage joining an Aur- opening with the Hawaiian element lani ('heaven; sky; royal; h▶AylaneeA modern coinage echoing the -lani sound of Leilani ('heavenly flowers') and Alani ('orange tre▶CarlaniA modern coinage joining a Car- opening with the -lani sound (Hawaiian 'sky; heaven; royal'). I▶HaylaniA modern blend of Hailey with the Hawaiian Leilani ('heavenly flower; royal child of heaven'). ▶HeylaniA Hawaiian-styled name carrying lani ('heaven; sky; royal; heavenly'). As a full name its sense▶KaleoFrom the Hawaiian ka leo, 'the voice' or 'the sound.' Traditionally used often for boys in Hawa▶KheilanyA modern coinage echoing Kailani (Hawaiian, 'sea and sky'). By that echo it touches 'heavenly';▶KoalaniKoalani is a Hawaiian-styled name pairing koa ('warrior; the koa tree; brave') with lani ('heav▶KolaniKolani is a Hawaiian-styled name featuring lani ('heaven, sky, royal'). Whether traditional or ▶
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What are popular Hawaiian girl names?
Leilani, Kailani, Malia and Alani are among the most widely used in the United States. Each page here shows the actual birth-record numbers behind that popularity.
How do you pronounce Hawaiian girl names?
Hawaiian vowels are steady and fully sounded — a as in father, e as in they, i as in machine, o as in note, u as in rule — so nothing goes silent. Because English speakers often flatten them, we include an audio clip on every name page.