Hawaiian baby names are becoming more widely used in the US in recent years, especially for girls. Names ending in -lani are particularly popular, thanks to the resurgence of the name Leilani. It’s even inspired parents to create pseudo-Hawaiian names for their daughters, such as Jenni "JWOWW" Farley did for her daughter Meilani.
 
As the world gets smaller, parents in the mainland US and beyond become more familiar with Hawaiian names. Two important influences: the presidency of Barack Obama, who was born and raised in Hawaii and whose oldest daughter Malia bore a Hawaiian name, and the Disney animated film Moana.
 
Along with Leilani and Malia, other Hawaiian names in the US Top 1000 include Kehlani, Alani, Kailani, Kaia, Nalani, Koa, Kai, and Keanu. Hawaiian names that are uniquely popular in Hawaii itself include Kalea, Makena, and Mahina for girls, and Kaimana and Nakoa for boys.
 
Hawaiian names are known for their rhythmicity, significant meanings, and evocative beauty. If you're looking for a Hawaiian name for your baby, consider these choices for both girls and boys.
 
<h2>Hawaiian Names for Babies</h2>

Hawaiian Names

Lilieana

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

ʻiwalani

In Hawaiian mythology, Hiʻiaka is the volcano goddess Pele's youngest and most favorite sister. Hiʻiaka is derived from the Hawaiian components hiʻi, meaning "hold; carry" and aka, "embryo; essence", which fits with the legend of Hiʻiaka's birth.
 
In the myth, Pele's mother entrusts her with looking after an egg, which turns into a baby girl. Pele names the child Hiʻiakaikapoliopele, meaning "Hiʻiaka in the bosom of Pele", and calls her Hiʻiaka for short.
 
Hiʻiaka has made the charts in Hawaii only once, in 2009.

Hiʻiaka

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 <a href="https://nameberry.com">baby names</a> in the tropical archipelago.

Akelina

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Hawaiian Baby Names

Hawaiian girl names and Hawaiian boy names with meanings and popularity, including Kailani, Mahina, Keanu, and Nakoa, with meanings, origins, and popularity (Page 11)

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