Hawaiian Names

Anela is the equivalent of Angela, which means angel. Anela is also one of

Like a large proportion of traditional Hawaiian names, Hoku can be used for both girls and boys.

Kai is an internationally flexible name with many possible origins and meanings, growing in popularity in the US and a diverse range of European countries.

An evocative name brought from Hawaii to the mainland by Keanu Reeves, who was born in Beirut to a part-Hawaiian, part-Chinese father. It moved into the Top 1000 for the first time in over a decade in 2016. Keanu ranks among

Lyrical, lively and bold, Leilani is a name that feels fresh, floral, and summery. Sharing sounds with the popular Lillian, Layla and Luna, Leilani is a fairly recent addition to the US Top 100.

Michael was the Number 1 boys' name for 50 years, so today parents are choosing or inventing modern variations to take its place.