​
​
Advanced Search

Hawaiian Names

  1. Kamaka

    • Origin:

      Maori, Hawaiian

    • Meaning:

      "rock; beloved child"

    • Description:

      Popular in Hawaii in the first decades of the 20th century, this name also means "rock" in Māori.
  2. Kalake

    • Description:

      Kalake is an uncommon feminine name with a melodic quality. It may have origins in various cultures, potentially drawing from Pacific Islander or African naming traditions, though its specific etymology is not widely documented. The name features a pleasing rhythm with its alternating consonant-vowel pattern. Kalake might be related to words meaning 'bird' or 'to fly' in some languages, though interpretations vary across cultures. As a contemporary choice, it offers parents seeking distinctiveness a name that sounds modern yet has an organic, natural quality. While not ranking on popular name charts, Kalake exemplifies the growing interest in names with global sounds and unique character combinations.
  3. Kalani

    • Origin:

      Hawaiian

    • Meaning:

      "the heavens"

    • Description:

      Kalani is a rhythmic name that can be used for either gender though it is predominantly used on girls in the US. With its celestial meaning, and cool K beginning, it only entered the US Top 1000 for the first time in 2015. Now in the Top 400, it joins Kai and Leilani as popular choices with Hawaiian origins.
  4. Keoni

    • Origin:

      Hawaiian variation of John

    • Meaning:

      "God is gracious"

    • Description:

      Keoni is one of the lesser-used international forms of John, but it has an on-trend sound that many parents may find appealing, perhaps as an alternative honor name. As well as Hawaii, it is also given to one or two dozen boys in California each year.
  5. Makani

    • Origin:

      Hawaiian

    • Meaning:

      "wind"

    • Description:

      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.
  6. Ewalina

    • Description:

      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.
  7. Mahana

    • Origin:

      Hawaiian

    • Meaning:

      "warmth, heat"

    • Description:

      A beautiful and approachable Hawaiian girl's name that would easily cross into the mainland.
  8. Nai'a

    • Origin:

      Hawaiian

    • Meaning:

      "dolphin"

    • Description:

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

    • Origin:

      Hawaiian

    • Meaning:

      "angel"

    • Description:

      Anela is the equivalent of Angela, which means angel. Anela is also one of
  10. Auli'i

    • Origin:

      Hawaiian, 'dainty, cute, neat'

    • Description:

      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.
  11. Elenola

    • Description:

      Elenola is a distinctive feminine name with likely roots in variations of Helen or Eleanor. The addition of the '-ola' suffix creates a melodic quality that distinguishes it from more common alternatives. While relatively rare, Elenola carries an elegant, vintage charm. The name may be considered a creative combination of elements from Elena and traditional feminine diminutive endings. Though not widely used in mainstream culture, Elenola might appeal to parents seeking a unique name with a classic feel and pleasant phonetics. Its rarity means a child named Elenola would likely have a distinctive identity without difficult pronunciation challenges.
  12. Keoki

    • Description:

      Keoki is a masculine Hawaiian name that serves as the traditional Hawaiian equivalent of George. The name emerged through the adaptation of foreign names following European contact with the Hawaiian islands. Keoki carries the warm, melodic qualities characteristic of Hawaiian names, with their vowel-rich pronunciations. The name reflects Hawaii's complex cultural history of indigenous tradition meeting external influences. While primarily used in Hawaii and among Hawaiian families, Keoki has gained some recognition beyond the islands as interest in Hawaiian culture has spread. For those of Hawaiian heritage, the name represents cultural identity and connection to the islands, while others might choose it for its pleasing sound and exotic feel.

  13. Ipo

    • Origin:

      Hawaiian

    • Meaning:

      "sweetheart"

    • Description:

      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.
  14. Pele

    • Origin:

      Hawaiian goddess of fire

    • Description:

      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, rare, and lovely name Pele has mythological roots.
  15. Keliʻi

    • Origin:

      Hawaiian

    • Meaning:

      "the chief"

    • Description:

      This lovely Hawaiian name can also be spelled Keali'i.
  16. Hekili

    • Origin:

      Hawaiian

    • Description:

      Hawaiian name meaning "thunder".
  17. Aolani

    • Origin:

      Hawaiian

    • Meaning:

      "cloudy skies"

    • Description:

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

    • Origin:

      Hawaiian

    • Meaning:

      "smarting pain of the eyes"

    • Description:

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

    • Origin:

      Hawaiian

    • Meaning:

      "myrtle,"

    • Description:

      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.
  20. Hani

    • Origin:

      Arabic; Hawaiian

    • Meaning:

      "light-footed, to move softly, to touch; joyful"

    • Description:

      Sweet multicultural name.