This name is one of the hot new spiritual names for both sexes. In Hawaiian it means "chieftain of the sky" or "spirit of the sky,"and is extremely popular for boys.

The sources that do list this name give it as a boys' name, but Woody Harrelson chose it for his daughter, and it does have a feminine lilt.

A unisex name in Hawaii, where it can signify either Asher (for boys) or Adela (for girls), Akela was also the name of a character in Rudyard Kipling's Jungle Book.

Names ending in -lani have become so fashionable, people have taken up creating pseudo-Hawaiian names that emulate the sounds of the language (here's looking at you, Meilani). Mililani is at once on-trend, extremely rare, and authentically Hawaiian — the best of all worlds.

Hawaiian teen prodigy Auli'i Cravalho burst onto the scene as the star of Disney's animated "Moana" in 2016, bringing this distinctive name to the forefront. The glottal stop, or "okina," between the two I's makes it a somewhat tough sell off the islands, though Cravalho's stunning performance of "How Far I'll Go" at the 2017 Oscars is almost winning enough to overcome that.

Evocative of hulas, leis, and luaus.

Ewalina is a feminine name that appears to be a variant of Evelina or Ewelina, which derive from the Germanic name elements 'avi' (desired, wished for) or the French 'aveline' (hazelnut). The name has particular usage in Polish culture, where Ewelina is more common. Ewalina has a gentle, flowing quality with its four syllables and soft consonants. While not widely used in English-speaking countries, it represents a distinctive alternative to more common names like Eva, Eve, or Evelyn. The name carries a delicate, elegant impression that crosses cultural boundaries while maintaining its Eastern European roots. Parents might choose Ewalina for its uniqueness while still having recognizable elements similar to more familiar names.

The strong sounds in this energetic Hawaiian name mirror its meaning.

Wilikinia is an uncommon feminine name that appears to have Polynesian or possibly Hawaiian influences, though it may also be a creative variant of Wilhelmina. In Polynesian naming traditions, it might relate to indigenous names adapted through cultural contact. If connected to Wilhelmina, it would share Germanic roots meaning 'determined protector' or 'resolute guardian.' Wilikinia has a flowing, rhythmic quality with its alternating consonants and vowels, creating a melodic sound characteristic of Pacific Island names. The name remains quite rare globally, making it a distinctive choice. Its length and musical quality give it an exotic, graceful character that might appeal to parents seeking a name with unusual rhythms and potential connections to Pacific or oceanic cultures.

Malea, for familiar to Americans spelled Malia as in Malia Obama, is a Top 100 name in Germany and Switzerland. In the US, only about 40 baby girls were named Malea last year, versus 1100 named Malia.

Overly teasable.

An intriguing Hawaiian boy's name much more distinct and unique than Kai or Koa.

Pacific island member of the currently-in-favor Lila/Leila family and one of the most attractive and unique girls' names starting with P.

Unisex Hawaiian choice that's ranked in Hawaii (for boys) since the 1970s.

A beautiful Hawaiian girl's name that feels stylish today in line with popular Kaia, Naia, Amaia, and the like.

The name of the second-biggest (and third-most populous) island in Hawaii was one of the fastest-rising boys' names of 2017. A major factor was surely Dwayne Johnson's character in Moana, the Polynesian demigod named Maui, a mythological trickster who slowed the sun to create the days. (It fell back to normal levels in the following years.)

There are so many variations of this name in circulation, it makes it hard for any of them to feel as special as they might.

A lovely and lovable Hawaiian word meaning "sweetheart," Ipo is sometimes used as a given name or found as an element of names, as in Kaipo.

An unusual Hawaiian nature name with an appealing vowel-rich sound.