79 Hawaiian Baby Names for Girls and Boys (With Meanings)

Hawaiian names often bring to mind the ocean, sky, and plants of the islands. Moana means “ocean,” while Noelani means “heavenly mist.” The list also includes Hawaiian forms of names from other languages, such as Malia, a form of Maria.

Whether you have family connections to Hawaiʻi or simply love the Hawaiian language, these girl and boy names offer a starting point for your baby’s name. You’ll also find middle name and nickname ideas to consider alongside your favorites. As you narrow your list, take time to learn each name’s pronunciation, meaning, and history. Some of these names are used for more than one gender.

30 Hawaiian Girl Names

1. ʻAkahi: “first”

2. ʻAkela: Hawaiian form of Adela

3. Alana: “awakening”

4. Anuhea: “cool fragrance”

5. Apikalia: Hawaiian form of Abigail

6. Elikapeka: Hawaiian form of Elizabeth

7. Hanalei: “crescent bay,” also the name of a valley and bay on Kauaʻi

8. Hina: goddess of the moon in Polynesian mythology

9. Hōkūlani: “heavenly star”

10. Iune: Hawaiian name for June

11. Kailani: “sea and sky”

12. Kakalina: Hawaiian form of Katherine

13. Kaulana: “popular” or “famous”

14. Kealoha: “loved one”

15. Keone: “the sand”

16. Lanakila: “victory”

17. Leilani: “heavenly flowers” or “royal child”

18. Luana: In Hawaiian, luana means “to relax” or “enjoy oneself.”

19. Maile: “vine”

20. Makanui: “big eyes”

21. Malia: Hawaiian form of Maria

22. Mele: “song”

23. Moana: “ocean”

24. Momilani: “pearl from heaven”

25. Nani: “beautiful”

26. Noelani: “heavenly mist”

27. Nohealani: “beauty from heaven”

28. Pelekila: Hawaiian form of Priscilla

29. Puanani: “beautiful flower”

30. Waiola: “water of life”

27 Hawaiian Boy Names

1. ʻAilani: refers to the privileges and responsibilities of being a chief

2. Ekewaka: Hawaiian form of Edward

3. Hailama: Hawaiian form of Hiram

4. Hāloa: “long breath”

5. Hauʻoli: “happiness”

6. Ikaika: “strong”

7. Ioane: Hawaiian form of John

8. Iokepa: Hawaiian form of Joseph

9. Kāʻeo: figuratively, “full of knowledge”

10. Kahale: “home”

11. Kai: “the sea”

12. Kanaʻi: “conqueror”

13. Kapua: “flower” or “child”

14. Keanu: “cool breeze”

15. Lakalo: Hawaiian form of Lazarus

16. Lanakila: “victory”

17. Liko: “leaf bud”

18. Lokela: a Hawaiian rendering of Roger

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19. Lono: the god of agriculture

20. Makoa: “fearless” or “courageous”

21. Maleko: Hawaiian form of Mark

22. Māui: a demigod in Hawaiian mythology

23. ʻOliwa: “olive tree”

24. Palani: Hawaiian form of Frank

25. Peni: Hawaiian form of Ben

26. Uluwehi: “flourishing plants” or “lush garden”

27. Wākea: the sky father in Hawaiian tradition

14 Hawaiian Middle Name Ideas

These middle name ideas include both given names and Hawaiian words. A middle name gives you another place to include a family name or a favorite from your list. Try these options with your baby’s first and last names, paying attention to pronunciation as well as how the full name sounds together.

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1. Aheahe: “gentle breeze”

2. Aikāne: “friend”

3. ʻĀnela: “angel”

4. Haliʻa: “sudden remembrance”

5. Hiapo: “firstborn”

6. Inoa: “namesake”

7. Kahikina: “the arrival”

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8. Keliʻi: “chief”

9. Koa: “warrior”

10. Māhoe: “twins”

11. Maka: “beloved”

12. Mākaha: “fierce” or “savage”

13. Nahele: “forest”

14. Punahele: “favorite”

9 Hawaiian Nickname Ideas

This section includes short names and Hawaiian words to consider as family nicknames. Not all are shortened forms of longer Hawaiian names.

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1. Hōkū: “star”

2. Kaiwi: “the bone”

3. Kala: Hawaiian form of Sarah

4. Keiki: “child”

5. Lani: “heaven”

6. Mana: “spiritual power”

7. Manu: “bird”

8. Pono: “righteous”

9. Pua: “flower”

Once you have a few favorites, say each full name aloud and check the pronunciation before narrowing your list. If you’re naming your baby after a relative, ask about the story behind their name, too. That family connection may matter more to you than a short definition.

For more naming ideas, visit our Baby Names Hub or compare our lists of Mexican baby names, Spanish baby names, and Greek baby names.