Hawaii girl names · with full meanings
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Hawaiian Girl Names With Island Beauty

Bring the warmth of Hawaii home. Discover Hawaiian girl names rooted in Polynesian tradition, ocean culture, and ancient mythology — from classical Hawaiian favorites to modern Honolulu picks. Every name includes its full meaning, origin, and the story behind it.

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15 of 15 names
Ailani
Hawaiian · Chief
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Ailany
Hawaiian · Chief
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Akoni
Hawaiian / Latin · Worthy of Admiration or Praise
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Alahni
Hawaiian · Orange tree
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Alamea
Hawaiian · Ripe
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Alana
Irish / Hawaiian / Germanic · Beautiful, precious, awakening
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Alani
Hawaiian · Orange tree
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Alania
Hawaiian · Feminine name meaning "harmony," "peaceful."
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Alanie
Hawaiian · Alanie: Graceful, serene, elegant, and calm.
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Alanii
Hawaiian · Noble warrior or harmony in nature
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Alika
Hawaiian / Swahili · Truthful; most beautiful
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Aloha
Hawaiian · Hello; goodbye
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Anela
Hawaiian · Angel
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Ani
Bulgarian / Georgian / Hawaiian / Romanian / Spanish / Indonesian · Beautiful
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Aylani
Hawaiian · Orange tree
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4 of 4 names
Calian
Hawaiian / Polynesian · Strong and wise leader. | Formal: Resolute and intelligent leader.
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Caliana
Hawaiian / Polynesian · Feminine name meaning "beautiful castle."
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Caliann
Hawaiian / Polynesian · Gentle, graceful bird of heaven.
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Calirose
Hawaiian / Polynesian · Feminine name with flowery essence.
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5 of 5 names
Halia
Hawaiian · Remembrance of a loved one
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Hanalei
Hawaiian · Crescent bay or garland valley
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Hani
Arabic / Hawaiian · Happy
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Haunani
Hawaiian · Girl's name meaning "beautiful snow".
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Hokulani
Hawaiian · The name 'Hokulani' means "heavenly star" or "celestial sky."
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2 of 2 names
Iolana
Hawaiian · Soaring Bird
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Iolani
Hawaiian · Hawk of royalty
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15 of 103 names
Kaena
Hawaiian · Praised
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Kahlani
Hawaiian · Sea and sky
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Kaiah
Hawaiian / Polynesian · Graceful, radiant, pure, blessed, beloved.
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Kaian
Hawaiian / Polynesian · Graceful, peaceful, strong, beloved, intelligent.
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Kaicee
Hawaiian / Polynesian · Unique and modern given name.
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Kaida
Hawaiian / Polynesian · Little dragon, close to sea.
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Kaidan
Hawaiian / Polynesian · Mysterious and ghostly folktales.
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Kaidance
Hawaiian / Polynesian · Variant of the name 'Cadence'.
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Kaidence
Hawaiian / Polynesian · Rhythm, melody, musical cadence.
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Kaidin
Hawaiian / Polynesian · Little warrior, leader, fighter. | Formal: Brave commander, courageous ruler.
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Kaidynce
Hawaiian / Polynesian · Invented name, no specific meaning.
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Kaidynn
Hawaiian / Polynesian · Modern, gender-neutral, unique name.
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Kaiel
Hawaiian / Polynesian · Unique, mystical, poetic, feminine, elegant.
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Kaielle
Hawaiian / Polynesian · Unique, mystical, poetic, feminine, elegant.
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Kaiesha
Hawaiian / Polynesian · Beautiful, charming, unique, spirited, determined.
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15 of 27 names
Laakea
Hawaiian / Polynesian · Clear, Bright, Pure. | Formal: Radiant, Serene.
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Lakai
Hawaiian / Polynesian · Lakai: servant; assistant; follower.
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Lakaisha
Hawaiian / Polynesian · Unique and meaningful feminine name.
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Lani
Hawaiian · Heavenly Woman
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Lanna
Italian / Hawaiian · Wool, calm; afloat
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Laylani
Hawaiian · Beautiful flower in Hawaiian
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Leialoha
Hawaiian · Beloved child
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Leilahni
Hawaiian / Polynesian · Leilahni means "royal child of heaven."
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Leilan
Hawaiian / Polynesian · Nighttime beauty and tranquility.
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Leilana
Hawaiian / Polynesian · "Gorgeous flower of heaven."
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Leilani
Hawaiian · Heavenly lei, heavenly flowers, royal child
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Leilanie
Hawaiian / Polynesian · "Graceful and beautiful flower."
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Leilanii
Hawaiian / Polynesian · Heavenly flower or Royal child.
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Leilanni
Hawaiian / Polynesian · Heavenly beauty or royal child.
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Leilanny
Hawaiian / Polynesian · Leilanny: Delicate, graceful, heavenly beauty.
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15 of 30 names
Mahina
Hawaiian · Moon
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Maile
Hawaiian · Maile Vine
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Makaila
Hawaiian / Polynesian · "Gift of God; who is like God."
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Makailee
Hawaiian / Polynesian · Gift of God, graceful and strong.
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Makailyn
Hawaiian / Polynesian · Variant of the name Michaela.
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Makala
Hawaiian · Myrtle,
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Makana
Hawaiian · Gift
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Makani
Hawaiian · Wind
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Male
Hawaiian · Maile Vine
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Malea
Hawaiian / Hebrew · Calm and gentle / beloved
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Maleah
Hawaiian / Hebrew · Calm and gentle / beloved
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Malia
Hawaiian / Hebrew · Calm and gentle / beloved
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Malie
Hawaiian · Serene
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Malu
Hawaiian · Peace
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Maui
Hawaiian / Polynesian · Hawaiian island or demigod.
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9 of 9 names
Naia
Basque / Greek / Hawaiian · Dolphin; to flow; wave, sea foam
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Nakai
Hawaiian / Polynesian · Meaning: "unknown" or "mysterious".
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Nakaila
Hawaiian / Polynesian · No information available
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Nakaiya
Hawaiian / Polynesian · Variant of the name Nakiyah.
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Nalani
Hawaiian · Quiet Skies
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Nalu
Hawaiian / Polynesian · Ocean wave or surf.
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Nani
Hawaiian · Beauty; grace; charm.
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Nikai
Hawaiian / Polynesian · "Ocean" in both simple and formal contexts.
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Noelani
Hawaiian · Dew From Heaven
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1 of 1 name
Oliana
Polynesian · Oleander
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3 of 3 names
Peni
English / Hawaiian · A Homestead Near The Bent Grass Plain
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Pualani
Hawaiian · Heavenly flower
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Puanani
Hawaiian · Flower of the heavens.
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1 of 1 name
Roselani
Hawaiian · Heavenly rose
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4 of 4 names
Sakai
Polynesian / Hawaiian · Noble or illustrious resting place.
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Sione
Hebrew / Polynesian · God is gracious
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Skai
Polynesian / Hawaiian · Simple and formal for the name "Skai": "Sky; Effervescent; Free-spirited."
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Sukaina
Polynesian / Hawaiian · Sukaina: Tranquil and serene princess.
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4 of 4 names
Tahnee
English / Polynesian · By the sea
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Taimane
Polynesian / Hawaiian · Peaceful or calm one.
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Takai
Polynesian / Hawaiian · High well
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Tkai
Polynesian / Hawaiian · Uncertain meaning.
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1 of 1 name
Ulanni
Hawaiian · Heavenly beauty
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1 of 1 name
Yolani
Hawaiian · Hawk of royalty
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Hawaii girl names — Questions & answers

Everything you need to know about choosing a Hawaii name.

They sing of the islands. Names like Leilani (heavenly flower), Kaila (style), Noelani (heavenly mist), and Malia (calm, peaceful) blend musical vowels with meaning of sky, sea, and flora.
Hawaiian girl names like Leilani, Malia, Noelani, Alana, and Kalea stay loved across generations. Each carries Polynesian tradition and island beauty.
Most are. Leilani, Malia, Alana, Kalea, and Noelani all read clearly. Hawaiian uses only 12 letters and consistent vowels — names sound exactly how they look.
Moana means ocean, Kai means sea, Lani means sky or heavenly, Noelani means heavenly mist, and Anuenue means rainbow. Hawaiian naming draws from natural beauty.
Plenty. Try Lani, Kai, Nani (beautiful), Malia, or Kona. Each carries Hawaiian warmth in just a few syllables.
Leilani means heavenly flower (lei = flower garland, lani = heavenly), Pua means flower, Lehua (after the Hawaiian flower), Maile (after the sacred vine), and Lokelani means heavenly rose.
Yes. Pele (volcano goddess), Hina (moon goddess), Laka (hula goddess), Hiiaka (Pele's sister), and Namaka (sea goddess) all carry Hawaiian mythological depth.
Leilani, Malia, Kalea, Alana, and Kaia have all become beloved American picks — Hawaiian roots, easy modern fit.
Beautifully. Leilani has surged in US popularity in recent decades, alongside Kalea, Noelani, Mahina (moon), and Aloha — Hawaiian names carrying global appeal.
NameHub has a full collection of Hawaiian girl names organized by meaning, Polynesian heritage, and popularity — every name comes with its full story and authentic pronunciation.