Popular Names in Hawaii

Isla climbed eight spots to lead Hawaii's 2025 girls list with 40 babies, while Elijah topped the boys with 49.

Emma stays close behind Isla at 37, unchanged from last year, and Sophia and Luna tie just below at 36 each — a jump of eleven places for Luna. Kaia, one of the most local-sounding picks in the top ten, lands at seventh with 29, while Olivia and Amelia slide a few spots but remain firmly in the mix.

On the boys' side, Noah holds second with 46, and Luca and Liam are neck and neck at 42. The biggest stories sit further down: Henry leaps 23 places and John an eye-catching 45 to reach the top ten, giving the boys' list a strong run of older, steady-sounding names.

Across both lists, short names dominate — four letters or fewer in nearly every case — and the girls' side leans noticeably toward open, vowel-heavy sounds and nature-inspired choices. Classics hold their ground too, so newcomers and long-timers share the same ten rows.