Iolani

Iolani feels quintessentially Hawaiian, a stylish origin for baby names these days thanks to Malia, the Hawaiian name of the Obamas' older daughter. The initial I is pronounced with a long e sound, as in Waikiki, and the name Iolani has four syllables.

Pronounced ee-oh-LAH-nee.

As of October 2026, Iolani ranked #15817 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #9840 in 2013.