Hanalei Boy

Popularity: #918 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationHAH-nah-lay / /hɑː.nəˈleɪ/

Hawaiian; English

Meaning

Hawaiian: 'the place of the spirit'; English: 'gift'

Historical & Cultural Background

In Hawaiian culture, Hanalei refers to a region on the north shore of Kauai, known for its natural beauty and spiritual significance. The name reflects the deep connection to nature and spirituality in Hawaiian traditions. In English contexts, it may be interpreted as a name denoting a gift, though it is less commonly used.

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Variants

  • Hanalei

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Hanalei was first seen in the United States in 2017. Hanalei has ranked as high as #1354 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Hanalei has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Hanalei

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
20175
20195
20246