In the islands of aloha, baby names often derive from nature’s wonders or revered ancestral connections. Hawaiian monikers frequently weave in references to the ocean, mountains, or spiritual guardians, capturing the essence of island life. Whether honoring an ancient legend or bestowing a heartfelt blessing, each name conveys the warmth of ohana (family) and a gentle respect for the land that nurtures Hawaiian culture.
Bitter
The one born of fire
Sea and sky
Sea and sky
Beautiful flower
The heavens
A variant of Caitlin
Sea
Heavenly
Nalani
Ocean
Cool breeze over the mountains
Sea of bitterness
Heaven
The happy one
The beloved
Joy
Heavenly flower
Leaping water
Joy
Heavenly flowers
As cheyenne and cheyanne
Sea and sky
Ash tree
A variant of the Hawaiian name Leilani
Mist or misty rain
Beautiful
And are often chosen to reflect qualities or characteristics that the parents hope their child will embody
Place of the strong current
A variant of the Native American tribe of the same name
Dolphin
Dweller in the lane
God is gracious
The sound
The namesake
Sky
Sea and sky
The one and only
A rope or plant used to make ropes and other useful articles
Enjoyment
Pure
The great one
Independent thinker
The sea
Fearless
Associated with bold qualities.
A variant of the Arapaho language
Of bitterness origin.
Merry
Willful protector
Friend to everyone
The sea and the sky
Of Norwegian and origin.
Tree
Warrior
The
Heavenly mist
Heavenly
Heavenly flower
Beautiful eyes
The
Kion
Pure
Sea
Sea and sky
Varies depending on the origin
Little but wise
Of the Native origin.
Shrub
Of the Native origin.
Ocean
Precious one
Warrior
The sea
Heavenly garland
Moon and creator of plant life
Associated with bold qualities.
Clear
Beautiful and delicate
From
God
Sea
Calm waters
Calming
Deer
The free one
Cheerful
Coconut tree
Is multifaceted
Of affection and origin.
Gentle caress
Beloved
She who won
Moon
Variant of Koa
Prosperous one
Sea and sky
Family
Gentle
Divine
People of the south wind
Red speak
Strong
Where the mountain meets the sea
Heavenly
Beloved
Strong, leader
Generous one
With leilani
Medicine man
Remains uncertain
Sky or heaven
Sea
Heavenly flower
Can vary
Beautiful flower
One who has wisdom
Blessed
Of quiet heaven origin.
Heavenly flowers
The sea
Lady of abundance
Sea
Necalli
Loving
Sea
Tear of the earth
Fragrant, peaceful
Clear and bright
Ocean
A variant of the Native American word
Heavenly sea
A type of porch or veranda in hawaiian
Hesitating
Flower
Of the name kiona is not clearly defined in the provided evidence
To love
Heavenly flowers
Beautiful
And origin are not widely documented
One who guards the kids or small children
Of African origin origin.
To dance
Bitter
Associated with bold qualities.
Moonlit night
Heavenly lei
Of Nyleah has origin.
Serene skies
Sea and sky
Heavenly mist
Free and clear
Brave chieftain
The wave or breeze
Wind
Associated with it
Serenity
Of
Of the name melayah is derived from various cultural influences
Calm
Is likely a variation of
Remains unclear
Heaven in hawaiian
The victorious one
Spiritual
Sparkling water
Heavenly flowers
Sea flower
Lei
Little one
Friends
Grace of God
Flower of the ti plant
Lion
Of the name
Ascender, Exalted
The calm one
Associated with bold qualities.
The meaning of the name Kiari is "beautiful soul."
Unknown
Graceful
Kataleia is a variant of the name Kataleya, which is derived from the Cattleya orchid, symbolizing beauty and love.
One with strong bosy and powerful spirit.
The meaning of the name Kahlea is "beloved" or "friend".
The meaning of Kaomi is "pleasant beauty."
Emperor
Elikai means "God is my savior."
Katalea is a variant of the name Cataleya, which is often associated with the Cattleya orchid, symbolizing beauty and love.
Beautiful water
Sea warrior
The sea
Of Hawaiian origin origin.
The name Nelani means "calm skies" or "serenity."
Gift
Mountain range
The name "Kalii" is derived from the Hawaiian word "kali," meaning "hesitate" or "wait."
Leeward
Leiliana is a variant of the name Leilani, which means "heavenly flowers" or "royal child" in Hawaiian.
The name Iyah generally means "beautiful flower."
The name Nolani means "serene or calm."
The name Kye typically means "keeper of the keys" or "earth."
"Caylani" means "beautiful woman" or "heavenly flower" in Hawaiian.
The meaning of Kahealani is "heavenly mist."
Reflects the nature of individuals who bear the name mehkai
Guardian
The meaning of Meliana is "eager" or "industrious."
Fragrant blossom
Is unclear
Happy fortune
Kailoni means "heaven" or "sky."
Heavenly mist
Divine
Malanii is a variation of "Melanie," which means "dark" or "black" in Greek.
Eloni means "oak tree" or "strong" in Hebrew.
Heavenly
Sky or heaven
The sea
The name Kelahni means "bright one" in Arabic.
Strong
To be seen
Leilanii means "heavenly flowers" or "royal child of heaven."
Who is Meilah?
Jan
A variant of the Dakota Sioux tribe
Kaileia means "beautiful, unique"
Alyanah is a name of Arabic origin meaning "softness" or "gentleness."
Kaion means "warrior" or "fighter."
The meaning of the name Alekai is "defender of mankind."
Kaylanii is a variation of the name Kailani, which means "sea and sky" in Hawaiian.
Beloved
The
Butterfly
Diamond
Sound
Grace of God
Cheerful
Beauty
Beauty
A variant of Hawaiian roots
Kalei means "the flower wreath" or "beloved" in Hawaiian.
Beautiful valley
The beloved
Of the name nohea is
Of
Heavenly flower
Dehlani means "from the valley" in Persian.
One who is beautiful
Wave
Precious one
Jaguar
