Hawaiian Names

A beautiful Hawaiian girl's name that feels stylish today in line with popular Kaia, Naia, Amaia, and the like.

Popular in Hawaii during the first half of the 20th century.

A distinct and offbeat Hawaiian girl's name that has yet to gain attention in the mainland.

Hawaiian name meaning "thunder".

An unusual Hawaiianization of the fashionable erstwhile "grandma name" Flora, Polala is one of those unique baby names with crossover potential.

An actual Hawaiian first name would convey the aura of the islands more originally and effectively.

An intriguing Hawaiian boy's name that has yet to make its way to the mainland.

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

This Hawaiian take on Miriam has all the sounds of a modern-day smash hit — think Amelia, Mila, etc. — but is virtually undiscovered.

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.

A possible long form to get to the hip nickname Kai.

A feminissima version of a super-serious name.

Add this seldom-heard name to the vast array of international takes on Caroline.

A unisex Hawaiian name with a fitting meaning. It also happens to mean "cloud" in Maori.

Unisex Hawaiian name with great potential on the mainland.

An intruiging and rare Hawaiian "-lani" name to add to the books if you are looking for an alternative to trendy Leilani and Kehlani.

An intruiging and rare Hawaiian "-lani" name to add to the books if you are looking for an alternative to trendy Leilani and Kehlani.