Names That Mean Pain

Jabez has a rare combo of three appealing elements: a Biblical heritage, a captivating Southern accent, and a jazzy feel. It was popular with the Pilgrims and on into the nineteenth century (there have been four U.S. Congressmen named Jabez), but it hasn't been in the Top 1000 since 1880.

Lili'uokalani was the name of the only queen and last reigning monarch of the Kingdom of Hawaii, which was overthrown in January 1893.

A shocking but real example of a name used among enslaved people from 19th century America that reflects the terrible existence of slavehood.

The name of the only queen and last reigning monarch of the Kingdom of Hawaii, which was overthrown in January 1893.