Pualena Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: poo-ah-LAY-nah //puːəˈleɪnə//
Origin: Hawaiian; Latin
Meaning: Hawaiian: 'the flower'; Latin: 'little flower'
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hawaiian culture, Pualena reflects the significance of nature and beauty, often associated with the lush flora of the islands. The name is rooted in the Hawaiian tradition of naming children after elements of nature.
In Latin, the name connects to the broader theme of floral symbolism, representing growth and delicacy. Both origins emphasize a connection to beauty and the natural world.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Pualena was first seen in the United States in 2022.
Pualena has ranked as high as #1347 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in Hawaii.
In the past 5 years the name Pualena has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Pualena 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 Pualena was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Pualena (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| HI | 8 |
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 Pualena.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 13 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2022 | 10 |