Modern Hawaiian baby names
Names tagged with “Modern Hawaiian” across DNA, style, or vibe in the Namesake database.
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4 names
◈= unisex (gender-neutral)
- Lailanii
Polynesian
76From Hawaiian 'lai' (garland/wreath) and 'ani' (beautiful), meaning a beautiful garland or wreath of flowers
- Wailani
Polynesian
62From Hawaiian 'wai' (water) and 'lani' (sky/heaven), meaning 'heavenly water' or 'water from the sky'
- Malulani
Polynesian
20From Hawaiian 'malu' (protection, shelter) and 'lani' (sky, heavens). Conveys spiritual protection from above.
- Aonani
Polynesian
10Bright or radiant beauty in Hawaiian, a name celebrating light and luminescence
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Popularity data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024
