Hawaiian Names
- Alaka’i
Origin:
HawaiianMeaning:
"leader"Description:
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 a break between the last two syllables.
- Mililani
Origin:
HawaiianMeaning:
"carried from Heaven"Description:
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.
- Kina
Origin:
Hawaiian, SwedishMeaning:
"short form"Description:
The Hawaiian form of Gina or Tina (as well as the word for the country China), or in Swedish, a short form of Katharina or Kristina.
- Kina
Origin:
Hawaiian, SwedishMeaning:
"short form"Description:
The Hawaiian form of Gina or Tina (as well as the word for the country China), or in Swedish, a short form of Katharina or Kristina.
- Emalia
Description:
Emalia is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variation of Amalia, which derives from Germanic roots meaning 'work' or 'labor,' suggesting industriousness and diligence. Alternatively, it could be related to Emily (from the Latin 'aemulus' meaning 'rival' or 'eager') or even be a distinctive spelling of Amelia (a Germanic name meaning 'work'). In Hawaiian contexts, Emalia is sometimes used as a Hawaiian form of Emily or Amelia. The name has a flowing, melodic quality with its balanced syllables and soft consonants. While not among the most common names in Western countries, Emalia offers parents a beautiful alternative to more popular 'Em-' names, combining familiarity with uniqueness. Its international versatility and pleasant sound have contributed to its modest but steady usage in recent decades.
- Lokelani
Origin:
HawaiianMeaning:
"heavenly rose"Description:
Popular in Hawaii during the first half of the 20th century.
- Kapua
Origin:
HawaiianMeaning:
"the flower or child"Description:
A unisex Hawaiian name with a fitting meaning. It also happens to mean "cloud" in Maori.
- Kaulana
Origin:
HawaiianMeaning:
"famous"Description:
A beautiful Hawaiian boy's name that feels like the male equivalent to popular Kailani and co.
- Akelina
Origin:
Hawaiian variant of AdelineDescription:
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.
- Kanoa
Origin:
HawaiianMeaning:
"the free one"Description:
Kanoa is a fashionable Hawaiian boy name that resembles Kainoa in sound and style, but not in frequency of use. Kanoa is currently undiscovered, but is definitely a name to watch.
- Nakoa
Origin:
HawaiianMeaning:
"the warriors"Description:
Nakoa is a Top 100 name for boys in Hawaii. It became more widely known after actors Lisa Bonet and Jason Mamoa chose it for their son.
- Kanani
Origin:
HawaiianMeaning:
"the beauty, glory"Description:
Popular choice among Millennial and Gen Z girls in Hawaii, following along the tails of Kalani.
- Ipo
Origin:
HawaiianMeaning:
"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.
- Nāpua
Origin:
HawaiianMeaning:
"the flowers"Description:
A distinct and offbeat Hawaiian girl's name that has yet to gain attention in the mainland.
- Kapono
Origin:
HawaiianMeaning:
"the good"Description:
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.
- Alohi
Origin:
HawaiianMeaning:
"shining, brilliant"Description:
Just one letter separates Alohi from the famous Hawaiian greeting "aloha," but that one letter makes all the difference.
- Iakopa
Origin:
HawaiianMeaning:
"supplanter"Description:
Hawaiian form of Jacob
- Hariata
Origin:
Hawaiian variation of HarrietDescription:
A feminissima version of a super-serious name.
- Kaʻimi
Origin:
HawaiianMeaning:
"the seeker"Description:
A possible long form to get to the hip nickname Kai.
- Hekili
Origin:
HawaiianDescription:
Hawaiian name meaning "thunder".
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