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Paili

Quick answerPaili is a Hawaiian name meaning "to twist, turn, or spin," derived from the Hawaiian language root that describes rotational or twisting motion.

Hawaiian · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#19,311
TrendVintage
Peak year2006
Syllables2
OriginHawaiian
LanguageHawaiian
CultureHawaiian
Letters5
Numerology11 Chaldean 5
Global rank#19,311

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Paili

Paili is a Hawaiian name meaning "to twist, turn, or spin," derived from the Hawaiian language root that describes rotational or twisting motion.

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Etymology

Paili is a Hawaiian name meaning "to twist, turn, or spin," derived from the Hawaiian language root that describes rotational or twisting motion. The name is used primarily in Hawaiian culture and has been borne by Native Hawaiians, reflecting the indigenous naming traditions of the Hawaiian Islands.

Paili currently ranks #19,311 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2006.

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