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Traditionally, many Hawaiian names were unisex, meaning you were spoiled for choice when naming your little one. However, more recently, Hawaiian baby girl names have been used just for girls, many of them very exotic and beautiful in nature.
If you are looking for Hawaiian names for girls, you’ll find a vast range of evocative, pretty monikers to choose from.
In this article: 📝
- What is a good Hawaiian name for a girl?
- What do you call a beautiful Hawaiian girl?
- What is a unique girl name?
- Still undecided? Try these Hawaiian baby girl names
- Find more Hawaiian baby names
What is a good Hawaiian name for a girl?
Hawaiian female names celebrate everything that is beautiful about Hawaii: the ocean, the beaches, the mountains, and the plants. In fact, many popular Hawaiian girls’ names come specifically from flowers, such as:
- Kapua (blossom)
- Lokelani (red rose)
- Pikake (jasmine)
- Pua (flower)
These names show you just how much nature means to the traditions of Hawaii. You may also consider these names which further explore natural beauty:
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Kailani
One of the more popular Hawaiian girl names, Kailani means ‘beach and sky,’ and perfectly describes the image we see when thinking about Hawaii. -
Mahina
Meaning moonlight, this name not only sounds gorgeous, it also offers a mysterious quality. -
Anela
This name combines religion with nature, literally meaning ‘angel of the sky.’
What do you call a beautiful Hawaiian girl?
Almost any traditional Hawaiian girl name would fit a beautiful Hawaiian girl. However, some are very popular and perfect for your grass-skirted princess:
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Leilani
This beautiful name is popular in Hawaii and across the United States. Meaning ‘heavenly/royal child,’ it sounds poetic and rolls off the tongue. -
Malia
This name celebrates the ocean and has been very popular in recent times; Michelle and Barack Obama honored Hawaii by naming one of their daughters Malia. You will give your baby girl a strong role model as well as a beautiful name if you choose this one. -
Palila
Another poetic name, Palila means ‘little bird’ and is a great choice for your little girl. It may also bless them with a beautiful singing voice!
What is a unique girl name?
If you’re looking to avoid the more mainstream Hawaiian girls’ names, then you may like to consider these more unique options:
- Alamea (precious)
- Luanna (enjoyment)
- Miliani (gentle)
- Olina (joyous)
- Ulani (cheerful)
Choosing one of these names will bless your baby girl with a name to cherish - perfect for standing out in the classroom.
Still undecided? Try these Hawaiian baby girl names
If one of these names hasn’t grabbed you so far, try out our list below for plenty more female Hawaiian baby name inspiration:
- Ahulani
- Ailani
- Ainakea
- Ainanani
- Akahele
- Akamai
- Akaula
- Akeakamai
- Alaina
- Alanah
- Alane
- Alani
- Alanis
- Alanna
- Alaula
- Alawna
- Alayne
- Alene
- Aleyna
- Aleynah
- Aleyne
- Alie
- Allana
- Alleen
- Allene
- Alleynah
- Allina
- Allinah
- Allyna
- Alohalani
- Alohanani
- Alohi
- Alohinani
- Alonna
- Aluna
- Anakela
- Ani
- Anuhea
- Aolani
- Aonani
- Apelila
- Apona
- Auina
- Bizzy
- Ehehene
- Ele
- Elikapeka
- Halia
- Henoheno
- Iolana
- Iolani
- Kalaine
- Kalana
- Kaleah
- Kalei
- Kalia
- Kaloni
- Kamea
- Kameo
- Kanani
- Kaneeta
- Kani
- Keala
- Keiba
- Keiki
- Keilana
- Keilani
- Kina
- Lalani
- Lanah
- Lanai
- Lani
- Lanna
- Lannah
- Lenai
- Louann
- Lou-Ann
- Louanna
- Louanne
- Luana
- Luanda
- Luane
- Luann
- Luannah
- Luanne
- Luannie
- Luwana
- Malana
- Malea
- Maleah
- Maleia
- Malina
- Melia
- Melya
- Mohala
- Nalanee
- Nalani
- Nana
- Oleen
- Oline
- Salamasina
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