Hawaiian baby names with meanings
Hawaiian names are soft, musical and tied to the land and sea — names like Kai, Leilani, Nalu and Koa carry island warmth and natural grace. This page collects 58 Hawaiian names — 29 for boys, 29 for girls and 0 for unisex — with every meaning and gender shown at a glance, so you can shortlist the ones that speak to you.
Among the most popular Hawaiian boy names are Kai, Akamu, Ikaika, Kana, while top girl picks include Alani, Hailey, Kai, Kalea. Names are ordered by popularity rank, with classics and rising favourites mixed together.
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Popular Hawaiian names
The most popular Hawaiian names first, with meaning, origin and gender for easy comparison.
| Name | Meaning | Origin | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kai | Sea, ocean | Hawaiian | boy |
| Akamu | Of the earth, man | Hawaiian | boy |
| Ikaika | Strong, powerful | Hawaiian | boy |
| Kana | God of the ocean | Hawaiian | boy |
| Kekoa | The brave one | Hawaiian | boy |
| Keoni | God is gracious | Hawaiian | boy |
| Koa | Warrior, brave | Hawaiian | boy |
| Makani | Wind, breeze | Hawaiian | boy |
| Alani | Orange tree, precious | Hawaiian | girl |
| Hailey | Hay meadow | Hawaiian | girl |
| Kai | Sea, ocean | Hawaiian | girl |
| Kalea | Bright, clear | Hawaiian | girl |
| Kali | Flower wreath | Hawaiian | girl |
| Kiana | Divine, heavenly | Hawaiian | girl |
| Leilani | Heavenly flower | Hawaiian | girl |
| Malia | Calm, gentle | Hawaiian | girl |
| Moana | Ocean, sea | Hawaiian | girl |
| Nalani | Calm heavens | Hawaiian | girl |
| Noelani | Heavenly mist | Hawaiian | girl |
| Ahulani | Royal messenger | Hawaiian | boy |
| Akoni | Priceless, praiseworthy | Hawaiian | boy |
| Alika | Defender of men | Hawaiian | boy |
| Analu | From heaven | Hawaiian | boy |
| Hoku | Star | Hawaiian | boy |
| Ikaia | Strong | Hawaiian | boy |
| Kahanu | The mist | Hawaiian | boy |
| Kaleo | Voice, sound | Hawaiian | boy |
| Kamuela | He who is of God | Hawaiian | boy |
| Kane | Man, god of creation | Hawaiian | boy |
| Kanoa | The free one | Hawaiian | boy |
| Keahi | The fire | Hawaiian | boy |
| Kealoha | The beloved | Hawaiian | boy |
| Keanu | Cool breeze over the mountains | Hawaiian | boy |
| Kilikina | Follower of Christ | Hawaiian | boy |
| Lanakila | Victory | Hawaiian | boy |
| Lokelani | Little rose | Hawaiian | boy |
| Maleko | Warlike | Hawaiian | boy |
| Moku | Island | Hawaiian | boy |
| Nalu | Wave | Hawaiian | boy |
| Peleke | Peaceful ruler | Hawaiian | boy |
| Akela | Noble, grace | Hawaiian | girl |
| Alana | Awakening, offering | Hawaiian | girl |
| Anela | Angel | Hawaiian | girl |
| Haunani | Beautiful snow | Hawaiian | girl |
| Kailani | Sea and sky | Hawaiian | girl |
| Kainoa | The namesake | Hawaiian | girl |
| Kalani | The heavens, royal | Hawaiian | girl |
| Kaipo | Sweetheart | Hawaiian | girl |
| Kamalani | Heavenly child | Hawaiian | girl |
| Kapua | The flower | Hawaiian | girl |
| Kawai | The water | Hawaiian | girl |
| Maile | Vine, beloved | Hawaiian | girl |
| Meilani | Heavenly flower | Hawaiian | girl |
| Miliani | Soft caress | Hawaiian | girl |
| Nohea | Lovely, beautiful | Hawaiian | girl |
| Ohe | Bamboo | Hawaiian | girl |
| Pua | Flower | Hawaiian | girl |
| Ulani | Cheerful, heaven sent | Hawaiian | girl |
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Hawaiian baby names FAQ
What are popular Hawaiian baby boy names?
Popular Hawaiian boy names include Kai, Akamu, Ikaika, Kana. There are 29 Hawaiian boy names in our collection, each with its meaning and origin shown in the table below.
What are popular Hawaiian baby girl names?
Popular Hawaiian girl names include Alani, Hailey, Kai, Kalea. You will find 29 Hawaiian girl names in the list below, sorted by popularity with meanings included.
What does Hawaiian origin mean in baby names?
Hawaiian names are soft, musical and tied to the land and sea — names like Kai, Leilani, Nalu and Koa carry island warmth and natural grace.