International Baby Names
By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Hawaiian
"smarting pain of the eyes"
Lili'uokalani was the name of the only queen and last reigning monarch of the Kingdom of Hawaii, which was overthrown in January 1893. Born Lydia Liliʻu Loloku Walania Kamakaʻeha, she was named…
"sweetheart"
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.
"name chant"
Inoa is an evocative choice from the South Seas.
Ikaia is a masculine name with Polynesian origins, particularly connected to Hawaiian naming traditions. In Hawaiian contexts, it may relate to 'kai' meaning 'sea' or 'ocean,' suggesting connections…
Iekika is a feminine name with Hawaiian origins, where names often carry deep cultural meanings related to nature, qualities, or family history. In Hawaiian naming traditions, each syllable typically…
"supplanter"
Hawaiian form of Jacob
Hawaiian variation of Jason
"healer"
The Hawaiian variant Iakona modernizes Biblical favorite Jason.
"heavenly frigatebird"
An intruiging and rare Hawaiian "-lani" name to add to the books if you are looking for an alternative to trendy Leilani and Kehlani.
"sea spray"
An intriguing pathway to the hip nickname Kai.
"bright, polished, gleaming, unsullied"
Evocative of hulas, leis, and luaus.
"heavenly fruit"
"night of the full moon"
Like a large proportion of traditional Hawaiian names, Hoku can be used for both girls and boys.
"heavenly haze; full moon night"
"held in the arms of heaven"
"carry + embryo; hold + essence"
In Hawaiian mythology, Hiʻiaka is the youngest sister of the volcano goddess Pele. In the legend, Pele's mother entrusts her with looking after an egg, which then turns into a baby girl who Pele…
Hawaiian name meaning "thunder".
"myrtle,"
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.
Place-name
An actual Hawaiian first name would convey the aura of the islands more originally and effectively.
Proto-Polynesian place name
"place of the gods"
Evocative of the lush islands, Hawaii is a place name that will transport you — at least in spirit.
"beautiful snow"
Hawaiian names tend to evoke sunshine and warm weather — this option is more appropriate for a wintertime baby.
