Hawai
Hawaiian · Girl · 2 syllables
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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025Popularity over time
Popularity indexHistorical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data
About the name Hawai
The name Hawai derives from Hawaiian origins and means "small" or refers to the Hawaiian islands themselves, with linguistic roots in the Austronesian language family.
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Etymology
The name Hawai derives from Hawaiian origins and means "small" or refers to the Hawaiian islands themselves, with linguistic roots in the Austronesian language family. The name is used primarily in Hawaiian culture and among Native Hawaiian communities, with historical significance tied to the indigenous population of the Hawaiian archipelago.
Hawai currently ranks #3,773 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2007.
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