Pacific Islander Baby Names
Explore our collection of baby names with Pacific Islander origins. These names reflect the rich cultural heritage and linguistic traditions of Pacific Islander culture.
Malakai
My angel
Boy
Malani
Heavenly or from the sky;
Girl
Hana
Happiness; Flower; Work; Glow; Grace; Favor
Girl
Maeva
Welcome
Girl
Tala
Story; Bright star; Gold; Wolf; Leaping waters; Day of birth, Christmas Day
Girl
Taleah
Dew from God, heaven's dew; Near water; Christmas Day; Bloom, grow, flourish
Girl
Alonna
Awakening; Precious; Child
Girl
Kailer
Of Kyler; Of Kyle; Narrow piece of land; Place where the cattle graze; Of Kai; Sea; Ocean; Restoration; Food
Unisex
Teina
River; Younger sibling
Makana
Girl
Sione
Of John; Graced by God
Boy
Maiah
Great; Mother; Sea warrior
Girl
Manaia
guardian, messenger; beautiful, nice
Unisex
Anani
Orange tree; Fragrant; cloud
Girl
Hina
Sunlight; Greenery; Henna
Girl
Maui
Trickster god
Boy
Arona
Mountain of strength; Colorful
Kala
art
Girl
Tiki
Hope
Litia
From Lydia
Oliana
oleander
Girl
Tane
Hemi
God is gracious
Boy
Keahi
Boy
Nyrie
Sea
Girl
Penina
weaver
Girl
Rikia
Island ruler; Kingdom; Ruler
Lenai
Porch
Salamasina
Queen of Samoa
Pio
pious
Boy
Kaipo
sweetheart
Boy
Malosi
Strength
Boy
Nainoa
The namesakes
Boy
Lolani
A character from Star Trek Continues
Girl
Mahana
Sun
Girl
Tiare
headdress
Girl
Aleki
man's defender
Vea
Chief
Keola
Boy
Teva
Nature; Rain
Girl
Masina
Moon
Girl
Teuila
Red ginger, flower of the Samoan ginger plant
Girl
Kawailani
Heavenly water
Girl
Kawailani
Heavenly water
Girl
Maleko
Boy
Olianna
oleander
Girl
Tamatoa
Warrior child; Trophy
Boy
Lono
God of agriculture and rainfall
Kalino
Boy
Kauri
Tree; Deer; Man of God; Flower; Heart; Mind, spirit
Lisiate
courageous man
Boy
Ahohako
Storm
Akamai
Clever, intelligent
Akamu
From the earth, red clay
Alaula
light of dawn or sunset glow
Alofa
Love
Amataga
Beginning
Anahera
Angel
Anaru
Masculine
Apikalia
Father's joy
Aroha
Love; Affection; Sympathy
Aroha
Love; Affection; Sympathy
Artorian
Strong; Brave; Loyal
Atamai
Clever
Elisapeta
Born on Saturday
Enele
One with the sun
Fetia
Star
Fetu
Star
Fiafia
Happy
Filemu
Peacefulness or quiet
Fiva
Fever
Haikili
Thunder god
Haukea
Snow; White
Haych
One who is about to set sail
Heirani
Heavenly crown
Hiroiti
Little king Hiro
Hiroiti
Little king Hiro
Hiwahiwakeiki
Precious child; Beloved
Hunu
Sun ray, beam
Iakopo
To supplant
Iosefa
he will add
Kahurangi
Precious, blue
Kaula
Prophet; Famous; Buying
Kenese
Genesis
Kenese
Genesis
Kenoi
John
Kinipela
Wave
Kokiri
Child of the empress tree; Attack, strike; To champion a cause; To rise in a column; Leatherjacket fish; Meteor
Lagi
Heaven
Laki
lucky
Lanuola
Color of life
Lauaki
Loimata
Tears
Luni
June
Lupelele
Dove
Lupesina
Dove
Maevarau
Well wishes
Mahal
love
Makini
Wind
Manamea
Sweetheart
About Pacific Islander Names
Pacific Islander names have a rich history and cultural significance. They often reflect the values, traditions, and linguistic characteristics of Pacific Islander culture. Choosing a Pacific Islander name for your child can be a wonderful way to honor your heritage or express your appreciation for Pacific Islander culture.
Naming Tips
- Research the meaning and cultural significance of Pacific Islander names
- Consider the pronunciation and potential nicknames
- Think about how the name might be perceived in different cultural contexts
- Check for any historical or literary associations with the name
- Consult with native speakers or cultural experts if you're unsure about a name's usage or connotations