Iolani: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
Royal hawk / hawk of heaven (Hawaiian hawk + heaven, royalty)
Origin
Hawaiian
Gender
Unisex
Pronunciation
ee-oh-LAH-nee

Iolani is a Hawaiian unisex name meaning “royal hawk / hawk of heaven (Hawaiian hawk + heaven, royalty)”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.

Meaning & Origin of Iolani

Meaning: Royal hawk / hawk of heaven (Hawaiian hawk + heaven, royalty).

Origin: Hawaiian.

How to Pronounce Iolani

ee-oh-LAH-neeIPA /iː.oʊˈlɑːni/

Popularity of Iolani

Iolani doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.

Lists That Include Iolani

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