Hawaiian Names

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.

An uncommon elaboration on the popular Noa sound, this Hawaiian name was traditionally given as a third name where the first two names were honor names.

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

Hawaiian name meaning "thunder".

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

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

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.

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

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

Akela is one of the unisex names used in Hawaii to signify Anglo choices: in Akela's case, Asher for boys or Adela for girls.

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

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.

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.

A feminissima version of a super-serious name.