International Baby Names
By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Hawaiian
"dainty; cute"
The name Auliʻi entered the mainland American eye through the Hawaiian actress Auliʻi Cravalho who voiced the featured Disney Princess in the film Moana. 'Auli'i is another legitimate spelling of…
"the flowers"
A distinct and offbeat Hawaiian girl's name that has yet to gain attention in the mainland.
Hawaiian; Swahili
"truthful; most beautiful"
Alika is a multicultural choice that's far off the beaten track.
"handsome"
Any name that means handsome has something going for it, and Nohea may appeal especially due to its proximity to the popular Noah.
Oliwa is a feminine name with Polish origins, derived from the Latin word "oliva" meaning "olive tree." In Polish culture, the name has connections to both nature and peace, as olive branches…
Hawaiian variation of Frank
One of the Hawaiian names being discovered by stylish parents, especially Californians.
"a bird"
Pacific island member of the currently-in-favor Lila/Leila family and one of the most attractive and unique girls' names starting with P .
Aleka is a feminine name with Greek roots, derived from Alexandra or Alexia, which ultimately come from the Greek "alexein" meaning "to defend" or "to help". As a diminutive form, Aleka carries the…
Polish short form of Penelope
"weaver"
For such a short, simple name, Pela has many possible derivations and meanings. It's most commonly cited as a short form of Penelope, but can also be a nickname for Pelagia, a name related to the…
Hawaiian goddess of fire
Pele is a female name in Hawaiian culture that could make a provocative choice for a modern girls. Others might think you named your daughter after the all-time great soccer player, but the simple,…
Hawaiian variant of Flora
An unusual Hawaiianization of the fashionable erstwhile "grandma name" Flora, Polala is one of those unique baby names with crossover potential.
"flower"
Overly teasable.
"heavenly flower"
Another name to add to the lineup of lanis, but the unfortunate first syllable will likely keep this one rare. Trivia tidbit: Pualani is the official name of the character in the Hawaiian Airlines…
Rahela is a feminine name with Hebrew origins, being a variant of Rachel, which means 'ewe' or 'female sheep.' This beautiful name appears in the Bible as Jacob's beloved wife and has been used…
"leader"
A lovely Hawaiian boy's name with a bold meaning — and a beautiful one to bestow upon a son. While the letters are all there for the trendy nickname Kai, this name is pronounced "ah-lah-kah ee", with…
Uleki is a masculine name with African origins, particularly found in some East African cultures. The name is relatively uncommon in Western countries, giving it a distinctive quality for those…
Ulesi is a masculine name with African origins, primarily found in certain East African cultures. Though relatively uncommon in global usage, the name carries distinctive cultural significance in its…
"heavenly inspiration"
An intruiging and rare Hawaiian "-lani" name to add to the books if you are looking for an alternative to trendy Leilani and Kehlani.
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…
Hawaiian variant of Adeline
One of the many Hawaiian variants of European names to come out of King Kamehameha IV's 1860 edict mandating the use of Western-style baby names in the tropical archipelago.
