| Name | Meaning | Origins | Gender | Popularity (last 10y) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apikai | Meaning unknown; may include Hawaiian element 'kai' meaning 'sea', but overall origin and definition are unclear | Polynesian | Unisex | — | |
| Arikee | Chief, leader; noble/high-ranking (derived from Māori ariki) | Polynesian | Unisex | — | |
| Ariki | Chief; high chief; leader; noble | Polynesian | Boy | — | |
| Arikie | Polynesian: "chief, noble"; Yoruba (Arike variant): "cherished, pampered" | Polynesian | Unisex | — | |
| Ariky | Chief, high-ranking leader, noble | Polynesian | Unisex | — | |
| Ataata | Reflection/image; also associated with dawn/appearance in Polynesian languages | Polynesian | Unisex | — | |
| Atamai | Clever; intelligent; wise | Polynesian | Unisex | — | |
| Atiu | Place name - an island in the Cook Islands; traditionally associated with 'land of birds' (often rendered Enua Manu). | Polynesian | Unisex | — | |
| Atu | Varies by origin. Possible meanings include senses related to 'support' or 'lift' in some Polynesian languages; if used as a short form of Sanskrit Atul, related to 'incomparable' or 'matchless'. Exact meaning depends on cultural origin. | Indian, Polynesian | Unisex | — | |
| Aukukino | Polynesian-inspired; precise etymology unclear. Poetic interpretations include 'strong/unique body,' 'guardian form,' or 'my protector.' | Polynesian | Unisex | — | |
| ciana | Most often associated with 'dark-haired' (from the Irish root Cian); can also be linked to 'light' if derived from Luciana or treated as a variant of Kiana/Diana. | English, Hawaiian, Irish, Italian, Polynesian | Girl | — | |
| Elami | Possibly 'of Elam' or 'eternal' in Hebrew; in Tamil contexts related to 'young' or 'youth'. | Hebrew, Polynesian, Tamil | Unisex | — | |
| Enoka | Dedicated; consecrated | Polynesian | Boy | — | |
| Epa | Offering to a god | Māori, Polynesian | Girl | — | |
| Faleana | Possibly from Polynesian fale 'house' + Ana - 'house of Ana' / 'from the house'; alternately an invented/variant form related to Leana/Elena (meanings: 'light', 'grace' or 'lioness') - meaning uncertain. | English, Polynesian | Girl | — | |
| Fanene | Not widely documented; possibly a family or place name; exact meaning unclear | Polynesian | Unisex | — | |
| Hahau | Possibly derived from Polynesian elements 'ha' (breath, life) and 'hau' (plant/joy/return); approximate sense 'vital breath' or 'life/joy' - exact meaning is uncertain and may be region-specific. | Polynesian | Unisex | — | |
| Hailama | Likely related to 'lama' meaning 'light' or 'torch' in Polynesian languages; roughly 'light/torch' or 'light of ...' (interpretation uncertain) | Polynesian | Girl | — | |
| Halola | Celebration, rejoicing; joyful | Hawaiian, Polynesian | Girl | — | |
| Hauwau | Possibly from Hawaiian 'hau' (hibiscus / hau tree) + 'wau' ('I, me') - roughly interpretable as 'my hau' or 'I am hau'; exact meaning is not attested and may be modern/constructed. | Polynesian | Unisex | — | |
| Helei | Varies by origin. As a Hailey/Haley variant: "hay meadow" (Old English). In Hawaiian contexts it may relate to words like "hele" ("to go"). As a Chinese transliteration, meaning depends on the characters (e.g., "Lei" can mean "thunder" 雷 or "pile/pebble/rocky" 磊). | Polynesian | Girl | — | |
| Henuita | Likely a feminine form/adaptation of Henrietta - 'ruler of the home' (derived from Henry) | Polynesian | Girl | — | |
| Henuite | Probable composite of Polynesian elements 'he' + 'nui' + 'te', roughly 'the great' or 'very great/abundant' (interpretation uncertain). | Polynesian | Unisex | — | |
| Hialei | Probable compound of Hia + lei; often interpreted as 'child of the lei', 'beloved garland', or 'beautiful lei'. | Polynesian | Girl | — | |
| Hinah | Variant of Hina - can mean 'moon goddess' (Polynesian) or relate to 'henna' (Arabic); sometimes linked to Hannah meaning 'grace'. | Arabic, Hebrew, Polynesian | Girl | — | |
| Hiri | Associated with the Hiri trade voyages of the Motu people (trade, voyage); in some Polynesian contexts may relate to joining/attaching. | Polynesian | Unisex | — | |
| Hoaka | Likely means “to return” or “coming back” in Māori; sometimes associated with dawn or emergence in broader Polynesian contexts. | Polynesian | Unisex | — | |
| Hokee | Uncertain. Possibly related to Hawaiian Hoku ('star') or composed from ho- + ke (verb-forming elements), so meanings like 'star' or a verb-derived sense ('to cause/return') have been suggested. | Polynesian | Unisex | — | |
| Hotaia | Unknown - not well documented; may derive from Māori elements but meaning is unclear. | Polynesian | Unisex | — | |
| Iakona | Variant of Jacob/James - 'supplanter' (literally 'holder of the heel') | Polynesian | Boy | — | |
| Ikia | Possibly related to Igbo 'Ike' (power/wealth) or interpreted as a modern name meaning 'little one' or a pleasing sound; meaning is not firmly established | Hawaiian, Polynesian | Girl | — | |
| Ili | A short, melodic form related to names such as Eli or Ilya; via Eli it can be associated with 'my God' or used simply as a diminutive or standalone name. | Hawaiian, Hebrew, Polynesian, Slavic | Unisex | — | |
| Ima-I-Ka-Lani | Likely a Hawaiian phrase meaning 'look to the heavens' or 'in/with the heavens' (relating to the sky or the divine). | Hawaiian, Polynesian | Girl | — | |
| Ioke | Often interpreted as 'rejoice' or 'joyful' (exact traditional meaning is uncommon/uncertain) | Hawaiian, Polynesian | Unisex | — | |
| Ka-Ena | Possibly from Hawaiian elements 'ka' (the) + 'ena' (heat/warmth) or derived from the Hawaiian place-name Kaʻena; exact meaning is uncertain. | Hawaiian, Polynesian | Unisex | — | |
| Ka-Ihe | "the spear" or "the dart" (literally 'the ihe' - ihe = spear/arrow) | Hawaiian, Polynesian | Unisex | — | |
| Ka-Iu | Unclear - if Hawaiian, 'Ka' is the definite article ('the') and the element 'iu' would carry the core meaning (specific Hawaiian meaning not certain). If East Asian, meaning depends entirely on the characters used in that language. | Polynesian | Unisex | — | |
| Ka-Lani-Kiekie | The heavenly/royal kiekie (kiekie = a native vine or garland) | Hawaiian, Polynesian | Unisex | — | |
| Ka-Lei-Onaona | The fragrant lei | Hawaiian, Polynesian | Girl | — | |
| Kahai | Uncertain. Possibly from Hawaiian elements 'ka' ('the') + 'hai' (possibly 'to call' or 'to send'), suggesting 'the caller' or 'messenger'. Could also be a variant of 'Kahi' ('one, single') or related to 'Kai' (sea). | Hawaiian, Polynesian | Unisex | — | |
| Kahoah | Unknown - no well-attested meaning; possibly a local or compound name whose exact meaning isn't recorded. | Polynesian | Unisex | — | |
| Kai-Olohia | Likely "sea of peace" or "peaceful sea" (Kai = "sea"; Olohia interpreted as "peace/tranquility") | Hawaiian, Polynesian | Unisex | — | |
| Kailao | Probable compound of Polynesian elements. 'Kai' often means 'sea' or 'food'; 'lao' may be a personal, place, or word/voice element. Exact meaning uncertain - possibly 'sea-related' or 'voice of the sea'. | Polynesian | Unisex | — | |
| Kailmana | Typically interpreted as “power/spirit of the sea” (Hawaiian kai = sea + mana = spiritual power). A less common Sanskrit-influenced reading could relate to Kail (Kailash) + mana (mind/esteem). | Polynesian | Girl | — | |
| Kaimanah | From kai ('sea') + mana ('spiritual power') - 'sea power' or interpreted as 'sea jewel/diamond' in Hawaiian usage | Hawaiian, Polynesian | Girl | — | |
| Kaiode | Likely 'sea song' or 'song of the sea' (from Kai 'sea' + ode 'song'). | Polynesian | Unisex | — | |
| Kaivai | Compound of kai 'sea' and vai 'water' - 'sea water' or 'ocean water' | Polynesian | Unisex | — | |
| Kakaea | Not well-documented; possibly from Hawaiian elements 'kaka' + 'ea'. Literal meaning uncertain - may connote brightness/clarity or relate to 'ea' (life/sovereignty). | Polynesian | Unisex | — | |
| Kalanee | Derived from Hawaiian Kalani: 'the heavens, the sky' and by extension 'royal' or 'chief' - often interpreted as 'heavenly' or 'royal one'. | Hawaiian, Polynesian | Girl | — | |
| Kalati | Unclear and culture-dependent; may relate to 'Kala' (Sanskrit: art/time) or be a family/place name; meaning varies by origin | Indian, Polynesian | Unisex | — |
Aggregated births across United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany for every Polynesian-origin name in our dataset.
