Hawaiian Names

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

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.

Evocative of hulas, leis, and luaus.

Hawaiian form of Jacob

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 this beautiful name.

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.

Kapono is seen as both a given name and a surname in Hawaii. One notable bearer is musician Kapono Beamer, from an influential Hawaiian family.

This lovely and lilting Hawaiian name is among our favorite girl names beginning with U and could make a rare alternative to the likes of Kalani or Leilani. Notably borne by model Uilani Owens, it can also be written as Uʻilani.

Evocative of the lush islands, Hawaii is a place name that will transport you — at least in spirit.

An upbeat Hawaiian name with the fashionable -o ending, Kimo would theoretically be an appealing choice... were it not for its homophony with the grim word "chemo."

Overly teasable.

A beautiful Hawaiian boy's name that feels like the male equivalent to popular Kailani and co.

A nice meaning -- congruent with the recent vogue for names like Blessing -- helps offset this Hawaiian name's proximity to overused Makayla and McKenzie.

Kaena is a pleasant sounding unisex Hawaiian place name, the westernmost point of the island of Oahu. In the computer-generated fantasy movie Kaena: The Prophecy, the character of Kaena is voiced by Kirsten Dunst.

Iolana is a hip-swaying, melodic, and unusual choice. Similar Hawaiian bird-themed choice: Iolani.

One of the many Hawaiian versions of biblical names to come out of King Kamehamaha IV's 1860 edict requiring his citizens to adopt Western-style names.

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

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

As a Maori name, Kaui is a feminized form of Kauri, a type of native tree.

Kakalina may have a sound that invites ridicule, but it's the Hawaiian form of Katherine.