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Hawaiian names - Baby names with the origin Hawaiian

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Name Meaning Origins Gender Popularity (last 10y)
Kekipi Uncertain - likely Hawaiian; possibly related to keiki ('child', 'little one') or composed of elements suggesting 'small' or a pecking/quick motion. Hawaiian Unisex
Kekoa'i Warrior; the brave one Hawaiian Boy
Kekoa-Kai Sea warrior; brave one of the ocean Hawaiian Unisex
Kekoa-Wai Water warrior (brave/warrior of the water) Hawaiian Unisex
Kekoah Brave, warrior Hawaiian Boy
Kekona Of Kona; from the leeward side or cove/bay (Kona region) Hawaiian Boy
Kekua Hawaiian name; interpretations vary (often associated with 'the god' or related to 'back/guardian' depending on breakdown) Hawaiian Unisex
Kekuewa Uncertain - likely a Hawaiian compound beginning with ke ('the'); historically used as a chiefly name and exact translation is unclear Hawaiian Boy
kelani The heavens; sky; heavenly Hawaiian Unisex
Kelea Possibly 'bright, clear' or 'joyful' (from Hawaiian kalea) or 'path' (if related to Kealia); meaning is not fully certain English, Hawaiian Girl
Kelei From Hawaiian ke ('the') + lei ('garland'); 'the lei' - figuratively 'beloved' or 'adorned with a wreath.' Hawaiian Girl
Kelia Likely related to Hawaiian Kalia meaning "clear, bright," or a variant of Celia meaning "heavenly". English, Hawaiian, Latin Girl
Kelula Unclear/uncertain - no well-established meaning; if linked to Hebrew Kelila it could suggest 'crown' (speculative) Hawaiian Girl
Kenani The beautiful (the beautiful one) Hawaiian Unisex
Keneke Hawaiian adaptation of Kenneth - from Gaelic roots often interpreted as 'born of fire' or 'handsome' Hawaiian Boy
Keokilani Likely a compound of Keoki (Hawaiian form of George) + lani (heaven/sky/royal), roughly 'Keoki of the heavens' or 'royal Keoki'. Hawaiian Girl
Keokiokalani Compound Hawaiian name: Keoki (Hawaiian form of George) + Kalani (the heavens/chief/royal) - roughly "George of the heavens/royalty". Hawaiian Boy
Keolah Life (literally “the life” in Hawaiian) Hawaiian Boy
Keolakāne “the life of a man” or “man who gives life” Hawaiian Boy
Keolamaikalani Life from heaven to the sea Hawaiian Boy
Keolani The heavenly/royal one (ke = 'the', lani = 'heaven/royal') Hawaiian Unisex
Keonee Possibly 'God is gracious' (via Keoni/John) or 'the sand' (from Hawaiian keone) Hawaiian Boy
Kepano Probably a Hawaiian form of a European name (commonly linked to Stephen) - carrying the meaning 'crown' if derived from Stephen. Hawaiian Boy
Kepua The flower Hawaiian Girl
Keyki Child, baby Hawaiian Unisex
Kialoha Beloved; loved one Hawaiian Unisex
Kielei Likely derived from Hawaiian kiele (gardenia); possibly 'gardenia lei' or 'gardenia garland'. Hawaiian Girl
Kilohana 'Highest' or 'the best; foremost; pinnacle' Hawaiian Unisex
Kilohanah Hawaiian: 'the best; superior; pride; splendor' Hawaiian Girl
Kimokeo Likely a compound of Kimo (Hawaiian form of James) + Keo - roughly 'Kimo of Keo' or 'James Keo' (interpreted as a personal/family name) Hawaiian Boy
Kini Varies by language - in Hawaiian 'many, multitude'; in Indonesian/Malay 'now'; also found as an Indian surname. Hawaiian, Indian, Indonesian, Malay Unisex
Koakoa Joyful, happy; also associated with 'koa' meaning brave/warrior Hawaiian Unisex
Koana Derived from Hawaiian kaona - 'hidden meaning', 'secret' or 'symbolic/figurative meaning'. Hawaiian Unisex
Koloa Hawaiian word for 'duck', often referring to the native Hawaiian duck (koloa maoli) Hawaiian Unisex
Konane Beautiful, lovely (often interpreted as "the beautiful one") Hawaiian Girl
Konapiliahi Likely Hawaiian compound: Kona (leeward/place) + pili (to cling, close/beloved) + ahi (fire) - roughly "Kona's clinging/beloved fire" or "leeward's close flame." Hawaiian Unisex
Kono Meaning varies by language and, for Japanese, by the kanji used; there is no single established meaning - often encountered as a Japanese surname or given name. Hawaiian, Japanese Unisex
Ku'ipo Sweetheart; beloved Hawaiian Girl
Ku-Alii From Hawaiian Kū (a major god) + aliʻi 'chief, noble' - 'Kū the chief' / 'noble chief'. Hawaiian Boy
Ku-Lani From Hawaiian 'Kū' (a god or 'to stand/establish') + 'lani' ('heaven/sky; royal') - roughly 'heavenly/royal Kū' or 'royal/heavenly standing'. Hawaiian Unisex
Kuanoi Likely related to the Hawaiian god Kū; possibly 'beloved of Kū' or a petition/request to Kū (exact meaning uncertain) Hawaiian Boy
Kukuna-O-Ka-La Ray of the sun / sunbeam Hawaiian Unisex
Kula-Manu Compound name. Hawaiian/Polynesian: kula = 'gold/wealth', manu = 'bird' → 'golden bird'. Sanskrit: kula = 'family/clan', Manu = mythic progenitor → 'man/founder of a family' or 'man of the clan'. Hawaiian, Polynesian, Sanskrit Unisex
Kulia To strive; to aim for the summit; strive for excellence Hawaiian Unisex
Kunane Likely 'dark, brown, or dark-skinned' (from Hawaiian roots) Hawaiian Boy
Kuu-Aloha My beloved / my love Hawaiian Unisex
Kuu-Anela-Lani My heavenly angel Hawaiian Girl
Kuu-Ipo My sweetheart; my beloved Hawaiian Girl
Kuu-Lani My heaven / heavenly sky (literally "my heaven"); alternatively "moon heaven" if read with Finnish 'kuu'. Hawaiian Girl
Kuu-Lei Kuʻu Lei means "my lei" - literally 'my garland', used as a term of endearment ('my beloved') Hawaiian Girl

Hawaiian name popularity over time

Aggregated births across United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany for every Hawaiian-origin name in our dataset.

905
Names in this origin
11
With data in 2025
0
Births 2025
31,373
Peak year 2021