147 Hawaiian Baby Unisex Names With Meanings

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Kai
Baby Boy Sign Boy Sea; Keeper of the keys; Shell; Pier; From the sea
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Laylani
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Heavenly flowers; Royal child
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Khai
Baby Boy Sign Boy Crowned; Royalty; Ocean
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Alanah
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Little rock; Handsome; Precious; My child; Harmony; Elevated
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Kaleia
Baby Girl Sign Girl Curled flower; Twisted flower
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Lani
Baby Girl Sign Girl Sky; Heaven; Royal; Hope; Wool; Lion
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Mailani
Baby Girl Sign Girl A gift from the heavens; A gift from God
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Nakai
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Quieted; Pacified; The seas; Middle pit or well; Wanderer
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Ikaika
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Strong
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Alany
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Orange tree; Orange fruit; Little rock; Handsome
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Kanoa
Baby Boy Sign Boy The free one
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Kale
Baby Boy Sign Boy Man; Army; Beautiful victory; Cultivator; Slender
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Kamea
Baby Girl Sign Girl The one and only
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Leilana
Baby Girl Sign Girl A flower that grows in heaven; Royal child; Majesty
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Kona
Baby Boy Sign Boy Leeward; Small name; Small offering; Peak; Woman;Wife
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Hani
Baby Boy Sign Boy Happy; Carefree; To move lightly; To touch
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Kele
Baby Boy Sign Boy Sparrow; Jerry; Wolf; Noble; Nobility; Bright-headed; War; Church
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Ulani
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Cheerful
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Kamoni
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Strong; Respected
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Kaneki
Baby Boy Sign Boy Money tree; God is gracious
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Mahealani
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Heavenly haze
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Kana
Baby Girl Sign Girl Powerful; Incense; Excellent; Green
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Nohea
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Lovely; Handsome; Pretty
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Makani
Baby Boy Sign Boy Wind; Ghost
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Kyroh
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Mysterious and unique
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Keona
Baby Boy Sign Boy The attractive
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Machai
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Who is like Yahweh; Ocean; Gift of Yahweh; Fights; Battles
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Leiani
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Heavenly flowers; Royal child
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Tahiri
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Pure, virtuous, radiant soul
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Makana
Baby Girl Sign Girl Gift; Dance; Play music
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Keli
Baby Girl Sign Girl War; Bright-headed; Cap; Darling; Power of the spear; Ciar's people
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Lannie
Baby Boy Sign Boy Long hill; Renowned land; Awakening; Little rock; Laurel tree
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Loni
Baby Girl Sign Girl Noble and ready; Strength; Heaven; Sky; Royalty; Lion
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Neilani
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Beautiful spirit of the sky
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Kiano
Baby Girl Sign Girl Second announcement; Cool breeze; Silk-like material
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Halona
Baby Girl Sign Girl Peering; Lookout; Of good fortune
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Akela
Baby Boy Sign Boy Happy; Noble; Solitary; Alone
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Kalo
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Melancholy song; Taro plant
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Kailana
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Sea and sky
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Kaidance
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Rhythmic flow of a sequence of sounds or words'; Sea; To move rhythmically to music
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Kilani
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Mighty; Powerful
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Laiana
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Loving; Graceful; Charming
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Kioni
Baby Girl Sign Girl Silk-like material; Cool breeze; Ocean
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Ane
Baby Girl Sign Girl God was gracious; God has shown favor; Grace; Old; Victorious ancestor; Second sound; A girl's big brother
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Keloni
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Strong; Brave; Noble
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Makaia
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Who is like Yahweh?
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Hali
Baby Boy Sign Boy Hay clearing; Rock; Sea
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Kawai
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex The water; Coming from water; Flower; Love
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Kauai
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex A favorite place around one's neck; Garden island
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Hanalei
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Crescent bay; Home ruler
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Kianah
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Divine; Heavenly
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Kili
Baby Boy Sign Boy Wedge; Long or narrow bay
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Kamalei
Baby Girl Sign Girl Beloved child; Person; Garland
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Hoke
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex True; Succeed; God will add
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Kaimi
Baby Boy Sign Boy Seeker; Beautiful; Clothing; Reality
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Eme
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Unceasing; Vigorous; Brave; Beloved; Famous blade; Whole; Great
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Ku
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Good; Nest
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Malakia
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Male; Messenger of God
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Tava
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Star or one who shines brightly
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Lei
Baby Girl Sign Girl Flower; Child; Pile of stones
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Shalia
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Graceful; Compassionate; Serene
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Lupe
Baby Girl Sign Girl Valley of the wolf; Ruby; Wolf
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Kaiana
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Sea and sky
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Kamie
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Desire or longing
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Akala
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Untimely; Not black; Pink
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Mahana
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Sun; Warmth; Heat; White jasmine; Great; Excellent; Vast; Huge
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Lolani
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Royal hawk
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Ame
Baby Boy Sign Boy Beloved; Rain; Candy; Work
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Shylin
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Unique; Mysterious; Enchanting
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Kalai
Baby Girl Sign Girl Peace; Tranquility
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Alohi
Baby Girl Sign Girl Brilliant; Shining
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Kamaia
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Calm; Quiet one
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Lilani
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Heavenly flower
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Mako
Baby Girl Sign Girl Genuine child; Pearl
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Iona
Baby Boy Sign Boy Yew tree; Yahweh is gracious; Yahweh has given
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Alleyne
Baby Boy Sign Boy Precious; Oak tree; Awakening; Rock
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Elika
Baby Boy Sign Boy A blooming, fruitful tree; Bright; Noble; My God is an oath
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Hoku
Baby Girl Sign Girl Night of the Full Moon
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Piki
Baby Boy Sign Boy Fast; Ascend; Peach
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Ahe
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex softly blowing breeze
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Aheahe
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex A variant of Ahe
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Kahiau
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Selfless generosity
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Kahili
Baby Boy Sign Boy Royal feather standard
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Kahoku
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Star
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Kaholo
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Nimble
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Kahoni
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Kiss
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Kahua
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Base or foundation
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Kahuna
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex The hidden secret
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Kaiholo
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Moving sea, running current
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Kaili
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Each of the two; Pure; My God is an oath; Beautiful; Victorious
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Kaimana
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Power of the ocean; Diamond
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Kainalu
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Sea wave; Ocean that billows
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Kainoa
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Sea of freedom; The free-flowing ocean
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Kainona
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Sea with no restrictions
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Kaipo
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex The sweetheart
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Kalani
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Heaven; Sky; Royal one; Majesty
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Kaleho
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Cowry Shell
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Kalei
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex The child; The flowers
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Kapena
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Captain
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Kapueo
Unisex Baby Sign 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.

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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)

Illustration: Momjunction Design Team


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