147 Hawaiian Baby Unisex Names With Meanings

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Last Updated on Jul 10, 2023

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Kai	Boy	Sea; Keeper of the keys; Shell; Pier; From the sea
Laylani	Unisex	Heavenly flowers; Royal child
Khai	Boy	Crowned; Royalty; Ocean
Alanah	Unisex	Little rock; Handsome; Precious; My child; Harmony; Elevated
Kaleia	Girl	Curled flower; Twisted flower
Lani	Girl	Sky; Heaven; Royal; Hope; Wool; Lion
Mailani	Girl	A gift from the heavens; A gift from God
Nakai	Unisex	Quieted; Pacified; The seas; Middle pit or well; Wanderer
Ikaika	Unisex	Strong
Alany	Unisex	Orange tree; Orange fruit; Little rock; Handsome

Kanoa	Boy	The free one
Kale	Boy	Man; Army; Beautiful victory; Cultivator; Slender
Kamea	Girl	The one and only
Leilana	Girl	A flower that grows in heaven; Royal child; Majesty
Kona	Boy	Leeward; Small name; Small offering; Peak; Woman;Wife
Hani	Boy	Happy; Carefree; To move lightly; To touch
Kele	Boy	Sparrow; Jerry; Wolf; Noble; Nobility; Bright-headed; War; Church
Ulani	Unisex	Cheerful
Kamoni	Unisex	Strong; Respected
Kaneki	Boy	Money tree; God is gracious

Mahealani	Unisex	Heavenly haze
Kana	Girl	Powerful; Incense; Excellent; Green
Nohea	Unisex	Lovely; Handsome; Pretty
Makani	Boy	Wind; Ghost
Kyroh	Unisex	Mysterious and unique
Keona	Boy	The attractive
Machai	Unisex	Who is like Yahweh; Ocean; Gift of Yahweh; Fights; Battles
Leiani	Unisex	Heavenly flowers; Royal child
Tahiri	Unisex	Pure, virtuous, radiant soul
Makana	Girl	Gift; Dance; Play music

Keli	Girl	War; Bright-headed; Cap; Darling; Power of the spear; Ciar's people
Lannie	Boy	Long hill; Renowned land; Awakening; Little rock; Laurel tree
Loni	Girl	Noble and ready; Strength; Heaven; Sky; Royalty; Lion
Neilani	Unisex	Beautiful spirit of the sky
Kiano	Girl	Second announcement; Cool breeze; Silk-like material
Halona	Girl	Peering; Lookout; Of good fortune
Akela	Boy	Happy; Noble; Solitary; Alone
Kalo	Unisex	Melancholy song; Taro plant
Kailana	Unisex	Sea and sky
Kaidance	Unisex	Rhythmic flow of a sequence of sounds or words'; Sea; To move rhythmically to music

Kilani	Unisex	Mighty; Powerful
Laiana	Unisex	Loving; Graceful; Charming
Kioni	Girl	Silk-like material; Cool breeze; Ocean
Ane	Girl	God was gracious; God has shown favor; Grace; Old; Victorious ancestor; Second sound; A girl's big brother
Keloni	Unisex	Strong; Brave; Noble
Makaia	Unisex	Who is like Yahweh?
Hali	Boy	Hay clearing; Rock; Sea
Kawai	Unisex	The water; Coming from water; Flower; Love
Kauai	Unisex	A favorite place around one's neck; Garden island
Hanalei	Unisex	Crescent bay; Home ruler

Kianah	Unisex	Divine; Heavenly
Kili	Boy	Wedge; Long or narrow bay
Kamalei	Girl	Beloved child; Person; Garland
Hoke	Unisex	True; Succeed; God will add
Kaimi	Boy	Seeker; Beautiful; Clothing; Reality
Eme	Unisex	Unceasing; Vigorous; Brave; Beloved; Famous blade; Whole; Great
Ku	Unisex	Good; Nest
Malakia	Unisex	Male; Messenger of God
Tava	Unisex	Star or one who shines brightly
Lei	Girl	Flower; Child; Pile of stones

Shalia	Unisex	Graceful; Compassionate; Serene
Lupe	Girl	Valley of the wolf; Ruby; Wolf
Kaiana	Unisex	Sea and sky
Kamie	Unisex	Desire or longing
Akala	Unisex	Untimely; Not black; Pink
Mahana	Unisex	Sun; Warmth; Heat; White jasmine; Great; Excellent; Vast; Huge
Lolani	Unisex	Royal hawk
Ame	Boy	Beloved; Rain; Candy; Work
Shylin	Unisex	Unique; Mysterious; Enchanting
Kalai	Girl	Peace; Tranquility

Alohi	Girl	Brilliant; Shining
Kamaia	Unisex	Calm; Quiet one
Lilani	Unisex	Heavenly flower
Mako	Girl	Genuine child; Pearl
Iona	Boy	Yew tree; Yahweh is gracious; Yahweh has given
Alleyne	Boy	Precious; Oak tree; Awakening; Rock
Elika	Boy	A blooming, fruitful tree; Bright; Noble; My God is an oath
Hoku	Girl	Night of the Full Moon
Piki	Boy	Fast; Ascend; Peach
Ahe	Unisex	softly blowing breeze

Aheahe	Unisex	A variant of Ahe
Kahiau	Unisex	Selfless generosity
Kahili	Boy	Royal feather standard
Kahoku	Unisex	Star
Kaholo	Unisex	Nimble
Kahoni	Unisex	Kiss
Kahua	Unisex	Base or foundation
Kahuna	Unisex	The hidden secret
Kaiholo	Unisex	Moving sea, running current
Kaili	Unisex	Each of the two; Pure; My God is an oath; Beautiful; Victorious

Kaimana	Unisex	Power of the ocean; Diamond
Kainalu	Unisex	Sea wave; Ocean that billows
Kainoa	Unisex	Sea of freedom; The free-flowing ocean
Kainona	Unisex	Sea with no restrictions
Kaipo	Unisex	The sweetheart
Kalani	Unisex	Heaven; Sky; Royal one; Majesty
Kaleho	Unisex	Cowry Shell
Kalei	Unisex	The child; The flowers
Kapena	Unisex	Captain
Kapueo	Unisex	Owl in Hawaiian

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Which Hawaiian names mean love, angel, and beautiful?

Hawaiian names such as Aloha, Kealoha, Kaleikaumaka, and Kealohapauʻole bear meanings such as love, the beloved child, or loved one. In addition, we have Anela, which means angel. Finally, names such as Ani, Leinani, and Kaili mean beautiful.

2. What are some Hawaiian baby names starting with the letter "N"?

Hawaiian baby names such as Nani (glory, beauty), Noa (rest, repose), Noelani (heavenly mist), Nalu (wave, surf), and Nanea (fascinating, interesting) start with N and have profound and beautiful meanings.

3. What are some Hawaiian baby names inspired by the ocean?

The ocean plays an important role in influencing Hawaiian baby names. Names such as Moana (ocean, deep sea), Makai (toward the sea), and Puakai (ocean flower) are inspired by the magnificent water body.

4. What are some Hawaiian baby names with historical significance?

Several unique Hawaiian names bear historical significance. These may include Kamehameha (inspired by Kamehameha the Great, who united the Hawaiian islands) (1), Liliʻuokalani (inspired by the only queen and last sovereign monarch of the Hawaiian kingdom) (2), and Lunalilo (inspired by William Charles Lunalilo, a monarch of the Hawaiian Kingdom who wrote the kingdom's national anthem) (3).

5. What are some gender-neutral or unisex Hawaiian baby names?

Several Hawaiian baby names can be used for both genders, some of them include Kai (sea), Kalani (the heavens), Leilani (heavenly flowers), Māui (name of a mythological character), Moana (ocean, deep sea), and Pua (flower).

6. What are some Hawaiian baby names for twins?

Some name pairs such as Kai-kainalu (sea-wave), Oliwa-Onaona (olive-softly fragrant), Ahonui-Aloha (patience-love), and Pua-Nani (flower-beauty) may be suitable for twin babies.

References:

Kamehameha the Great;
https://www.nps.gov/puhe/learn/historyculture/kamehameha.htm
Queen Lili\'uokalani;
https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/queen-lili-uokalani.htm
He aliʻi komo mua : a glimpse into the life of King William Charles Lunalilo;
https://scholarspace.manoa.hawaii.edu/items/ad32721a-88ea-49fb-99e8-e56cb88f966f/full

Infographic: Top Hawaiian Baby Unisex Names With Meanings

Our infographic below features options from timeless classics to contemporary favorites that complement your child's personality. Scroll through the list to find the perfect name that reflects your preferences and your family's shared values.

Hawaiian Baby Unisex Names With Meanings(infographic)

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