Spanning Hawaii, Tahiti, Samoa, and beyond, Polynesian baby names form a tapestry of melodic sounds and cultural depth. Many revolve around nature—like ocean waves or tropical flowers—and honor ancestral lineages that traverse the Pacific. Whether referencing mana (spiritual power) or capturing local wildlife, these names unite a seafaring tradition with familial devotion. Embracing one fosters a genuine link to the communal heart of island life.
Heavenly or sky.
The meaning of Ahlona is "light".
The name Ailani means "High Chief" or "Heavenly Sky" in Hawaiian.
The name Ailanis means "chief" or "leader."
The meaning of the name Ailanni is "high chief."
Aisea means "God is salvation."
Akoa is a name of African origin, meaning "to build" or "to construct."
Excellence
Alaisa is a variant of the name Alice, which means "noble" or "noble kind."
Evil.
Alaula means "light of dawn" or "sunset glow" in Hawaiian.
Meaning: Precious gem
The meaning of the name Alekai is "defender of mankind."
Alikai means "queen of light."
Aliki is derived from the Greek name "Aliki," meaning "truth" or "noble."
The name Alila means "excellent" or "noble."
The name "Alo" means "spiritual guide" or "noble" in various cultures.
Arlani means "a pledge" or "promise."
Aukai means "seafarer" or "sailor" in Hawaiian.
Heavenly
Cailani means "sea and sky."
Calei carries unique cultural or symbolic value.
Chyla means 'born of water'.
Dehlani means "from the valley" in Persian.
Beautiful butterfly
The meaning of the name Deluka is "pleasing."
Eilani means "heavenly" or "spiritual."
The meaning of the name Geonni is "gracious" or "merciful."
Faithful, true
Hanalei means "lei making" or "crescent bay" in Hawaiian.
Heilani is of Hawaiian origin and means "heavenly mist" or "royal child."
Iosua is a variant of Joshua, meaning "The Lord is salvation."
Jakoda means 'bringer of light'.
Jaleria represents 'a blend of traditional and modern elements'.
The meaning of the name "Jawen" is "joyful" or "happy."
Grace
Kahekili means "the thunder" in Hawaiian.
Unknown
Calm river
The meaning of the name Kaikea is "the sea with strength."
Kailanie is a name of Hawaiian origin meaning "sea and sky."
The meaning of the name Kailanni is "sea and sky."
Kailoni means "heaven" or "sky."
Kaimani is a name of Hawaiian origin meaning "the sea" or "ocean".
One with strong bosy and powerful spirit.
Kainoah means "the sea of freedom."
Kaion means "warrior" or "fighter."
Unknown
Blue sky
Kaleila is a name of uncertain origin and meaning, though it may be influenced by names like Kalila, which means "beloved" in Arabic.
Queen
