HONOLULU (KHON2) — One scroll through the latest baby name rankings and a pattern jumps out fast. Hawaiʻi parents love timeless names. They also leave room for names tied to island identity, culture and sound.
The latest Social Security Administration data shows familiar favorites at the top, along with names that feel rooted in Hawaiʻi.
Elijah ranked No. 1 for boys in Hawaiʻi with 49 births. Isla led the girls list with 40 births. Here’s a look at the top 10 most popular baby names for boys and girls in 2025 provided the United States Social Security Administration:
The list mixed familiar national favorites with names connected to ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi and local culture…