| Name | Meaning | Origins | Gender | Popularity (last 10y) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalauka | Possibly derived from Hawaiian elements ka ('the') + lau ('leaf' or 'many'), roughly 'the leaves' or 'place of leaves' - meaning not firmly attested | Polynesian | Unisex | — | |
| Kalili | Uncertain; possibly derived from Hawaiian element 'kali' ('to wait') or a reduplicated form conveying emphasis or affection - no single established translation. | Hawaiian, Polynesian | Unisex | — | |
| Kama-Lei | From Hawaiian 'kama' (child, descendant) + 'lei' (garland of flowers) - 'child of the lei' or 'beloved/flower child' | Hawaiian, Polynesian | Girl | — | |
| Kamakah | Likely derived from Hawaiian elements 'kama' (child) or 'kamaka' (eye; beloved), roughly 'child' or 'eye/beloved'. | Hawaiian, Polynesian | Unisex | — | |
| Kammaleanah | Probable blended meaning - often interpreted as a compound of elements like 'Kamala' (lotus) and 'Leana/Leah' (delicate/beloved); thus a possible sense is 'lotus child' or 'beloved child' (meaning not definitive) | Polynesian | Girl | — | |
| Kanake | Sanskrit: 'gold'; Hawaiian/Polynesian: 'person' or 'human'. Note: in German usage 'Kanake/Kanak' is a pejorative term and not a given-name usage. | German, Hawaiian, Polynesian, Sanskrit | Unisex | — | |
| Kapalie | Uncertain; possibly derived from Polynesian roots and interpreted by some as 'beloved' or 'gentle'. | Polynesian | Unisex | — | |
| Kavea | Not widely attested; meaning uncertain - likely from Polynesian roots | Polynesian | Unisex | — | |
| Kaypo | Beloved; sweetheart | Hawaiian, Polynesian | Boy | — | |
| Ke-Kai-Malie | The calm or peaceful sea | Hawaiian, Polynesian | Unisex | — | |
| Keakah | Uncertain; possibly from Hawaiian elements 'ke' (the) + 'aka' (shadow/appearance), suggesting 'the reflection' or 'the image'. | Polynesian | Unisex | — | |
| Kouli | Unclear/variable - often a diminutive or nickname in Greek contexts; in West African usage it is a personal name without a single agreed translation. | Greek, Polynesian | Unisex | — | |
| Kukain | No well-documented traditional meaning; possibly a modern coinage. Phonetically resembles 'kain' (eat) in Philippine languages and names like Kukai or Kain. | Polynesian | 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 | — | |
| Laka | Name of a Hawaiian goddess associated with hula and the forest; connotes dance, protection, and beauty. | Hawaiian, Polynesian | Girl | — | |
| Lako | Likely 'defender/protector' via Albanian Leka/Alexander, or 'to go/move' in Fijian; exact meaning depends on cultural origin. | Albanian, Polynesian, Slavic | Boy | — | |
| Latai | Not well documented; likely of Samoan/Polynesian origin (meaning uncertain) | Polynesian | Girl | — | |
| Laumahi | Likely 'worker' or 'many works' (from lau 'many/leaf' + mahi 'work/strength') - approximate | Polynesian | Unisex | — | |
| Leakiki | Unclear - possibly a compound of Polynesian elements (e.g., 'lei' or 'lea' plus 'kiki'); literal meaning not well documented. | Polynesian | Unisex | — | |
| Leina-Ala | Approximately 'leap to the path' or 'stepping into awakening' - combining Leina (to leap/step) and Ala (path, to awaken). | Polynesian | Girl | — | |
| Lele | In Hawaiian, 'lele' commonly means 'to fly, leap, or soar'; also used as a pet form of longer names. (In Indonesian, 'lele' is a common word for catfish.) | French, Hawaiian, Indonesian, Polynesian, Portuguese, Spanish | Unisex | — | |
| Lemana | “the power” - powerful; spiritual/supernatural power (from 'mana') | Polynesian | Girl | — | |
| Lepati | Exact meaning uncertain; likely a Polynesian personal or family name or a local transliteration of a foreign name. | Polynesian | Boy | — | |
| Lewa | Varies by origin - commonly associated with 'white/pure' (Hebrew Levana); other meanings depend on regional language | Hebrew, Polish, Polynesian, Swahili | Girl | — | |
| Ley | Meadow/clearing (Old English); 'law' in Spanish; also associated with Hawaiian 'lei' (garland) or Chinese surnames. | Chinese, English, Hawaiian, Polynesian, Spanish | Unisex | — | |
| Leyati | No established meaning in recorded sources; possibly inspired by names meaning 'night' or 'heavenly' (e.g., Layla, Leilani) - otherwise meaning unknown | Hawaiian, Polynesian | Girl | — | |
| Litiana | Adaptation of Liliana or Lydia - associated meanings include "lily" (from Liliana) or "from Lydia" (geographical) | Polynesian | Girl | — | |
| Lofa | Love; beloved | Polynesian, Samoan | Unisex | — | |
| Loleata | Not widely documented. Meaning is uncertain - may be a local Polynesian given name or a variation of Loletta (a diminutive of Lola). | Polynesian | Girl | — | |
| Lomasi | Uncertain - not well-documented; possibly related to Pacific-language roots meaning beauty/adornment | Polynesian | Girl | — | |
| Lomu | Of Polynesian origin; exact meaning uncertain. Traditionally a family name and used as a masculine given name. | Polynesian | Boy | — | |
| Lopini Vaka | Lopini: a Polynesian personal name (exact etymology uncertain). Vaka: 'canoe' or 'boat' in many Polynesian languages. | Polynesian | Boy | — | |
| Lopini Vatuvei | Lopini: uncertain - a Polynesian given name, possibly adapted from a European name (approx.). Vatuvei: likely from 'vatu' (Fijian/Tongan for 'stone') + suffix, roughly 'of the stones' or 'stone place' (approx.). | Polynesian, Tongan | Boy | — | |
| Macala | Varies by origin - commonly treated as a feminine form of Michael meaning "Who is like God?"; as a phonetic/anglicized form it may be used without a fixed traditional meaning | Polynesian | Girl | — | |
| Mahea-Lani | Compound of Mahea + Lani - 'Mahea of the heavens' or 'heavenly Mahea' (Lani = heaven/sky/royal; exact sense of Mahea is uncertain) | Hawaiian, Polynesian | Girl | — | |
| Maiana | Likely a feminine name tied to the Polynesian atoll Maiana or derived from Maia, often interpreted as 'of Maia' or associated with the goddess Maia/earth/mother | Greek, Polynesian | Girl | — | |
| Maka-Nui | From Hawaiian maka 'eye' and nui 'great' - 'great eye' or 'big-eyed'; can imply 'great seer' or 'important observer'. | Hawaiian, Polynesian | Unisex | — | |
| Makaeli | Variant of Michael - 'Who is like God?' | Polynesian | Boy | — | |
| Manauia | Blessed; good luck, prosperity - a term used for congratulations/good wishes. | Polynesian | Unisex | — | |
| Manawah | Heart; breath; moment; time | Polynesian | Unisex | — | |
| Marama | Moon; light, clear; month | Polynesian | Girl | — | |
| Marowa | Possibly derived from Arabic 'Marwa' meaning 'white stone' or referring to the sacred hill Marwah; otherwise meaning unknown | Polynesian | Girl | — | |
| Matah | Unclear; similar forms in different languages can mean 'gift' (related to Hebrew 'Matan') or 'eye' (Malay/Indonesian 'mata'); exact meaning depends on origin | Arabic, Indonesian, Polynesian | Unisex | — | |
| Matui | Likely a Polynesian variant of Matiu (the Māori form of Matthew), often interpreted as "gift of God"; can also appear as a family/chiefly name in some Polynesian contexts. | Polynesian | Boy | — | |
| Mauii | Name of the Polynesian demigod Māui; associated with cleverness and legendary feats. Exact etymology uncertain. | Hawaiian, Polynesian | Boy | — | |
| Maïlea | Related to the Hawaiian maile vine - a fragrant vine used in leis; often interpreted as "fragrant vine" or associated with love/beauty. | Hawaiian, Polynesian | Girl | — | |
| Meava | Welcome | Polynesian | Girl | — | |
| Meleata | Likely 'song of laughter' or 'smiling song' (from mele = song + ata = laugh/smile) | Polynesian, Samoan | Girl | — | |
| Melinga | Uncertain - likely associated with 'honey' or 'sweet' if derived from Melina; if from Chinese Meiling the meaning depends on characters (commonly 'beautiful' + 'delicate' or similar) | Polynesian | Girl | — | |
| Moanah | Ocean; sea. | Polynesian | Girl | — |
Aggregated births across United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany for every Polynesian-origin name in our dataset.
