Hilani Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: hee-LAH-nee //hiːˈlɑːni//
Origin: Hawaiian; Hebrew
Meaning: calm sea (Hawaiian); my God is gracious (Hebrew)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hawaiian culture, Hilani reflects the beauty and tranquility of the ocean, often associated with peace and serenity. The name is embraced in various Hawaiian traditions and is often given to girls to symbolize calmness.
In Hebrew, Hilani is derived from the name Eliana, emphasizing a spiritual connection and gratitude towards God. Hebrew names often carry significant meanings related to faith and heritage.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Hilani was first seen in the United States in 2019.
Hilani has ranked as high as #25500 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Hilani has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Hilani is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Hilani was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Hilani.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 5 |
| 2019 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Hilani
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
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