Hawaii Origin · Name Guide

200 Beautiful Hawaii Baby Names (With Meanings & Origins)

Browse 421 Hawaii baby names with full meanings, cultural context, and pronunciation.

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  1. Hawaii Girl Names
  2. Hawaii Boy Names
  3. Hawaii Unisex Names

Hawaii names carry a rich cultural heritage and distinct phonetic character that makes them both memorable and meaningful.

Quick facts: Hawaii names

  • Hawaii names have a distinct phonetic and cultural identity
  • Many names of this origin appear in multiple Western name traditions
  • The meaning embedded in these names often reflects the culture’s core values
  • These names tend to age well — remaining readable across generations

Hawaii Girl Names

302 girl names of Hawaii origin — showing top 120

1
Aonani
Hawaiian
2
Aulelei
Glittering or shining light.
3
Arasele
Hawaiian
4
Alealani
heavenly flower
5
Aloah
Hawaiian
6
Ailanni
Hawaiian
7
Aolani
Heavenly cloud
8
Ailana
the chief's child
9
Aolanis
heavenly mist
10
Alamea
Hawaiian
11
Ailanie
Heavenly flower
12
Alisi
noble
13
Akea
The only one, unique
14
Aelani
Heavenly flower
15
Ailiana
bringing joy
16
Ailuani
Hawaiian
17
Alohilani
Hawaiian
18
Anuhea
Hawaiian
19
Ahlona
chiefess, noblewoman
20
Anana
Rebirth, Renewal
21
Aylanie
Derived from 'Ayla,' meaning 'moonlight,' with an added softening suffix.
22
Analiha
A gifted one, embodiment of peace
23
Ailani
Hawaiian
24
Aulani
Inspired by the element of the sea.
25
Alohna
Hawaiian
26
Ahinoa
Hawaiian
27
Alonii
a place that is calm, a tranquil place
28
Aloha
Hello, love, or affection
29
Aloa
A name derived from 'Alolua,' meaning 'a place of abundance'
30
Aia
belonging to the sea
31
Aolany
Hawaiian
32
Aalani
a heavenly leader
33
Ahlani
Most exalted one
34
Aahlani
Heavenly place or from heaven
35
Ainoha
Hawaiian
36
Akaila
Beautiful, beloved
37
Ahilani
the grace of the heavens
38
Aiona
Peaceful, joyful
39
Arihana
bright, radiant
40
Anela
Messenger or angel
41
Aailani
Hawaiian
42
Aulii
Calm, quiet
43
Calani
the divine one
44
Emalani
Hawaiian
45
Elua
Two.
46
Evalani
Hawaiian
47
Elei
to be cheerful; bright
48
Emmalani
A combination of Emma, meaning 'universal' and Lani meaning 'heaven'.
49
Ehani
Happiness, bliss
50
Haunani
fragrant flower
51
Haumea
goddess of fertility and childbirth
52
Halani
Hawaiian
53
Hanai
Hawaiian
54
Hilinai
calm, peaceful
55
Hokulani
heavenly star
56
Hiilani
heavenly abode
57
Haili
Hawaiian
58
Hilani
heavenly
59
Haukea
Hawaiian
60
Hanalei
where the lei is made
61
Hula
Hawaiian
62
Hiiaka
the goddess of hula and fertility
63
Healani
Hawaiian
64
Ihlani
heavenly messenger
65
Ilihia
A form of Iliahi, meaning sandalwood.
66
Iniki
Hawaiian
67
Itsamari
A blooming flower
68
Iolana
to soar, to fly
69
Ihana
Hawaiian
70
Iolani
Royal hawk
71
Iylani
Heavenly mist
72
Ilima
Hawaiian
73
Keana
The glimmering bright one
74
Kiele
Meaning 'fragrant blossom'.
75
Kawehilani
Hawaiian
76
Kulani
The place of the heavens.
77
Kahala
Hawaiian
78
Kainani
The glow of the sea
79
Kamaile
Hawaiian
80
Kahlani
Hawaiian
81
Kalei
A beloved child
82
Kawena
Hawaiian
83
Kalaina
The flower, immortality
84
Kanoelani
Heavenly scent or the beautiful fragrance of heaven.
85
Kaneka
The fragrance of the flower
86
Khailani
Hawaiian
87
Kanoe
Hawaiian
88
Kiali
The name means 'beloved' or 'precious'.
89
Keani
a place of the Gods
90
Kaiana
A combination of 'Kai' meaning 'sea' and 'Ana' meaning 'a spirit' or 'a girl.'
91
Kama
Hawaiian
92
Kaleinani
The heavenly brightness
93
Kaiulani
The coolness of the heavens
94
Kihlani
Hawaiian
95
Kaala
The color black; a term for a dark or black person
96
Kailani
sea and sky
97
Kahealani
the heavens and the sky
98
Kiloni
the night is gentle
99
Keonni
Hawaiian
100
Kawailani
The sea and the sky
101
Kaimilani
Hawaiian
102
Kiana
divine
103
Keoisha
Hawaiian
104
Kailoni
Hawaiian
105
Kuuipo
Hawaiian
106
Kaoni
A beloved name with deep roots
107
Kini
the one who is tricky or clever
108
Khelani
Hawaiian
109
Kaleana
the place of the heavens or the spirit
110
Kailanni
Sea and sky.
111
Khalani
Hawaiian
112
Kamea
The Special One
113
Kailea
a form of 'Kailey', often meaning 'slim and fair' or 'beloved'
114
Kanea
the glimmering light
115
Kaylani
sea and sky
116
Kilani
The sea and the sky
117
Kala
the sea
118
Kaihlani
sea and sky
119
Kailiani
Hawaiian
120
Kayelani
the sea and the sky

Hawaii Boy Names

107 boy names of Hawaii origin — showing top 107

1
Alakai
The leader
2
Alakay
the alert one; the vigilant one
3
Alekai
Variant of 'Aleka', meaning 'defender of mankind'
4
Aleki
Defender
5
Aukai
The one who is a messenger or explorer.
6
Alikai
Hawaiian
7
Hoku
star
8
Haloa
Happiness
9
Ioane
God is gracious
10
Ikena
the potential for growth
11
Ikaia
solid, strong
12
Iokepa
God's gift
13
Ii
peaceful, calm
14
Ikai
to navigate or to steer
15
Ikaika
Strong or strength.
16
Iosua
God is salvation
17
Kamahao
The one who is magnificent
18
Kaimana
Hawaiian
19
Kimo
Hawaiian
20
Kalek
the strong one
21
Keao
Keao translates to 'light' or 'brightness'
22
Keahilani
the sea and the sky
23
Keaka
Hawaiian
24
Keahi
Hawaiian
25
Kaikane
The sea man
26
Kainoa
the freedom
27
Keaon
Hawaiian
28
Keoni
the above
29
Koa
warrior
30
kavika
a form of 'David', meaning 'beloved'
31
Kawelo
the bright, shining one
32
Kai
Sea; Forgiveness; Victorious
33
Koamalu
Hawaiian
34
Keola
The life, the brightness, the glimmer
35
Keoki
the last name of the family; the family
36
Kahiau
Gift from heaven or a heavenly gift
37
Kalep
The one who is bold
38
Kaua
the war
39
Kawaiola
The one who is loved
40
Kiai
spirit
41
Kekai
the sea
42
Kamakani
the wind
43
Kaulana
Hawaiian
44
Kamalu
Hawaiian
45
Kahi
The sea
46
Kelii
the light
47
Kawika
the beloved one
48
Kaimani
the beloved pet
49
Kealii
The chief
50
Kanaloa
Hawaiian
51
Kanoa
The Free One
52
Keol
the one who is alert or observant
53
Kaipo
Hawaiian
54
Kapono
Hawaiian
55
Kione
The one who is a tribal chief or leader
56
Keone
The name means 'the lizard'.
57
Keawe
the man who is brave
58
Kahanuola
The winds of the upper skies.
59
Kahekili
thunder
60
Kanek
Manly, strong
61
Kekoa
Hawaiian
62
Kupaa
sacred
63
Kahleo
The name of a chief
64
Kanalu
the channel or the pathway of water
65
Kilo
Hawaiian
66
Kanoah
The name Kanoah means ‘the presence of the spirit’, reflecting an important element in Hawaiian culture.
67
Kaikena
The new life
68
Kaniala
The calm or peaceful one
69
Kainalu
Sea wave
70
Kupono
The righteous one.
71
Kaniela
Hawaiian
72
Kiano
God's grace
73
Kaikoa
The elder brother.
74
Kaikea
the water of the sea
75
Kaleo
the sound of the voice
76
Kamakana
The young one; the child
77
Laakea
The exalted one, the sacred
78
Leilan
heavenly flower
79
Lono
Hawaiian
80
Leihum
To be taken care of or cherished.
81
Lakai
Hawaiian
82
Liko
the one who is growing
83
Liloa
The sacred, divine
84
Lopaka
Hawaiian
85
Makai
the traverse, the land towards the sea
86
Malikai
Hawaiian
87
Melakai
gift from God
88
Makale
An important one
89
Markai
a unique modern name, possibly derived from 'mark' or 'marking'
90
Makoa
The brave one.
91
Makua
to be a protector
92
Makaio
Hawaiian
93
Makahi
Hawaiian
94
Makalani
Hawaiian
95
Mataio
gift from God
96
Makaii
Hawaiian
97
Malahkai
the warrior
98
Matai
Hawaiian
99
Mahue
A beloved name with deep roots
100
Manoa
deep and dark
101
Malo
Hawaiian
102
Nakoā
the man who is born of the sea
103
Nahoa
Hawaiian
104
Nakoa
warrior
105
Pookela
the blessed one
106
Pono
righteous, good
107
Takoa
warrior

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Hawaii Unisex Names

12 gender-neutral names of Hawaii origin — showing top 12

1
Alika
a regal or noble one
2
Camani
Hawaiian
3
Kaimoni
a unique name with no direct translation, often viewed as a blend of 'Kai' (sea) and 'Moni' (money or worthy) representi
4
Kalani
Hawaiian
5
Keimani
Meaning 'the one who is precious'.
6
Kealoha
the beloved one
7
Kaimi
The hidden one
8
Kamalei
the beloved child
9
Makani
The wind
10
Maui
Hawaiian
11
Makana
Means "gift" in Hawaiian.
12
Tasi
sea; one who is strong like a leader

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