Hawaiian names
From Leilani to Kaleena, Hawaiian names often reference natural elements—ocean, sky, flowers—baked into the language itself. Learn how pronunciation and meaning intertwine here.
- Leilani Heavenly Flower #305
- Alberto Noble #427
- Kali Hesitating #547
- Kaia sea or ocean #676
- Alani Orange tree bright radiant #877
- Kaleena Spotless #997
- Kehlani Heavenly mist or wind #1009
- Kalani Chieftain, The heavens #1053
- Kale Farmer #1070
- Nanie Beautiful #1079
- Kailani Chieftain #1183
- Hali to make a path trail #1239
- Kaylani sea and sky together #1274
- Makena happy or joyful #1312
- Makai of the sea ocean #1324
- Noa free and unrestricted person #1382
- Nyree sea wave or ocean #1468
- Nalani Calm as the Heavens #1525
- Lani Heaven, Majesty, Royal, Sky #1566
- Lanita Heavenly #1669
- Kailynn Sea and lake combined variant #1673
- Meilani beautiful flower blooming #1700
- Ailani highest chief greatly esteemed #1703
- Malani Calm waters or serenity #1713
- Kayle Farmer #1930
- Makenzi happy or joyful #1973
- Loa Spiritual deity or power #1980
- Kalia The Good or virtuous one #2005
- Koa Warrior brave bold strong #2065
- Kalea Clear, Joy #2111
- Leilany lei garland flower person #2216
- Kirra sparkle or shine brightly #2217
- Kaili Small harbor or sea name #2249
- Keona God is gracious feminine #2267
- Keilani Glorious #2304
- Hale Nook, Retreat, Military Power #2345
- Irie Eye of the spirit #2378
- Laylani Night dark and heavenly skies #2401
- Maile Fragrant vine and flower #2416
- Kalei Wreath of Flowers #2489
- Khalani sea and sky combined beauty #2603
- Noelani Heavenly Noel mist of clouds #2664
- Kila Small female Hawaiian origin #2741
- Moana ocean or wide expanse water #2824
- Leylani heavenly or of the night #2848
- Nailea maiden of the water #2913
- Ani Beautiful #2974
- Keoni God is gracious gift #2975
- Bane Child of Exhortation #3102
- Lailani heavenly garland or flower #3161
Hawaiian names come from a language full of vowels and breath — every word flows as naturally as the trade winds. Many reflect the islands themselves: ocean, mountains, flowers, and the deities of Hawaiian tradition. A name like Leilani means 'heavenly garland', Kaia speaks to the sea, and Alani carries the scent of an orange blossom. These aren't random choices. They connect a child to the land, the family line, and often to a specific time or place in the islands.
You'll find names that arrived with different waves of migration and settlement — some purely Hawaiian, like Kali, and others that blended in over the centuries, like Alberto. The two-vowel rhythm of traditional Hawaiian names sounds entirely different from English, which is part of their appeal. Each name below lists what it means and where it comes from, so you can understand not just how to say it, but what you're really giving your child.