Liliha as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Liliha

What is the meaning of the name Liliha ?

The baby name Liliha is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced LEE-lee-hah (IPA: /ˈliː.li.hɑ/).

Liliha is Hawaiian in Origin.

Rooted in the Hawaiian language, Liliha (often written Lilihā with a macron on the final vowel) derives from words connoting intense feeling - fierce, severe, or ardent - and can also allude to jealousy or passion, depending on context and diacritics. As with many Hawaiian names, nuance hinges on pronunciation and poetic associations, so families sometimes interpret it broadly as “fiery spirit” or “strong-hearted.”

Best known bearer is Chiefess Liliha (c. 1802–1839), a high-ranking aliʻi of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi, wife of Governor Boki of Oʻahu and a prominent figure in early 19th‑century politics; the Honolulu neighborhood of Liliha commemorates her. The name remains used in Hawaiʻi and among the diaspora, though rare elsewhere. Variants include Lilihā (with macron), Lili (nickname), and Lili‑ compounds. Non-Hawaiian analogs like Lilia or Lily are unrelated but sometimes used as everyday forms.

⚙ Liliha is extremely rare. There are only 8 recorded uses on record, spread over 3 countries.