The baby name Lehua is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /leˈhu.a/; respelling: leh-HOO-ah.
Lehua is Hawaiian in Origin.
The baby name Lehua is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /leˈhu.a/; respelling: leh-HOO-ah.
Lehua is Hawaiian in Origin.
Lehua is a Hawaiian given name derived from the word for the brilliant red blossom of the ʻōhiʻa tree (Metrosideros polymorpha), emblematic of Hawaiʻi Island. In moʻolelo, Lehua and ʻŌhiʻa are lovers transformed by the volcano goddess Pele into tree and flower, so the name evokes love, rain, and resilience. In poetic Hawaiian, lehua can also signify a beloved or outstanding person, even a master in a craft, extending its sense beyond the flower.
Used as a given name since at least the 19th century and celebrated in mele and hula, Lehua is most common for girls but remains unisex, like many Hawaiian nature names. It bears no diacritics itself, though it appears in the compound ʻŌhiʻa Lehua. Related forms and elaborations include Kalehua (the lehua), Lehualani/Lehuaokalani (heavenly lehua), and Lehuanani (beautiful lehua). Outside Hawaiʻi the name is rare yet accessible, appreciated for its lyrical sound and cultural depth.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MO | Girls | 0 | #263 | 1 | 7,056 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #330 | 2 | 9,639 |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| United States | Girls | 2023 | #910 | 5 | 8,600 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,071 | 2 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
Lehua is popular in 6 countries — most recent births per country:
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