The Hawaii dataset covers 2,230 registered babies across 100 distinct first names, drawn from U.S. Social Security Administration records going back to 1910.
The #1 boy name Noah represents 4.8% of registered boys in the state. The #1 girl name Olivia represents 4% of girls. The higher those percentages, the more concentrated naming is — states with strong local traditions tend to cluster around familiar choices, while cosmopolitan states spread names over a wider pool.
Names distinctive to Hawaii
These names are significantly more popular in this state than nationally — they capture Hawaii's particular naming character:
Luca
Hawaii #6 · US #23
Kai
Hawaii #7 · US #76
Luke
Hawaii #9 · US #34
Ezekiel
Hawaii #11 · US #54
Roman
Hawaii #16 · US #52
Kaia
Hawaii #3 · US #180
Lily
Hawaii #5 · US #24
Isla
Hawaii #9 · US #35
Liliana
Hawaii #17 · US #80
Kailani
Hawaii #20 · US #276
Frequently asked questions
What is the most popular boy name in Hawaii?
Noah is the most popular boy name in Hawaii across the available data, recorded 59 times — about 4.8% of boys' name registrations in the state.
What is the most popular girl name in Hawaii?
Olivia is the most popular girl name in Hawaii, recorded 40 times — about 4% of girls' name registrations in the state.
How far back does the Hawaii name data go?
The Hawaii dataset spans 115 years of baby name records — from 1910 through 2025 — sourced directly from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
How many unique names have been used in Hawaii?
The combined dataset for Hawaii contains 100 distinct first names (50 boys, 50 girls) spanning 2,230 total registered births.
What boy names are distinctive to Hawaii?
Luca stands out — ranked #6 in Hawaii but only #23 nationally. That makes it a meaningfully regional choice compared with the U.S. as a whole.
What girl names are distinctive to Hawaii?
Kaia is distinctive to Hawaii — ranked #3 in the state versus #180 nationally. A regional-flavor pick.