Popular Baby Names in Hawaii
The most popular boy and girl baby names in Hawaii (HI), along with local naming trends and the cultural influences that shape how parents in Hawaii choose names.
Top 10 Boy Names in Hawaii
Top 10 Girl Names in Hawaii
Naming Trends in Hawaii
- Hawaiian language names widely used across ethnicities
- Ocean and nature names especially popular
- Names with vowel-heavy sounds preferred
Cultural Influences on Hawaii Baby Names
Native Hawaiian naming traditions (Kai, Leilani, Koa, Malia)
Japanese and Filipino naming influence
Pan-Polynesian cultural connections
Military family diversity
About Hawaii Baby Name Data
Baby name popularity in Hawaii is based on Social Security Administration (SSA) birth certificate data. The SSA publishes state-level name frequency data annually. Names given to fewer than 5 babies in a state are excluded for privacy. Rankings reflect the most recent available data and may shift year to year as cultural trends, migration patterns, and demographic changes influence naming choices in HI.