Aloha
Meaninglove, greeting · Hawaiian
- US rank
- #14,942
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,244 in 1933
5 babies were named Aloha in the US in 2025. It has dropped 3,852 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1913–2025
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Aloha you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 322,581 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Aloha, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Aloha would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAloha first shows up in US birth records in 1913, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 112 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1933, when it ranked #1,244. Today it's #14,942, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendAloha has slipped 3,852 places over the last five years and now sits at #14,942. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Hawaiian, Aloha means “love, greeting”.
About the name Aloha
Aloha is a girl name of Hawaiian origin meaning “love, greeting”. It has 5 letters and 3 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-oha”. US birth records list Aloha for girls from 1913 to 2025, in 67 of those 113 years. Its best year was 1933, when it ranked #1,244 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #14,942, with 5 babies.
Origin:Hawaiian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 14 | 70,070 girls |
| 1920s | 17 | 58,754 girls |
| 1930s | 17 | 57,971 girls |
| 1940s | 12 | 81,967 girls |
| 1950s | 4.7 | 212,314 girls |
| 1960s | 2.2 | 454,545 girls |
| 1970s | 1.7 | 581,395 girls |
| 1980s | 1.0 | 980,392 girls |
| 1990s | 0.3 | 3,571,429 girls |
| 2000s | 0.3 | 3,125,000 girls |
| 2010s | 0.6 | 1,562,500 girls |
| 2020s | 1.3 | 750,000 girls |
More Hawaiian girl names
- Girl name: Alanna · possibly little rock
- Unisex name: Kalani · the heavens
- Unisex name: Nalani · the heavens
- Unisex name: Lani · sky, heaven
- Unisex name: Aulani · royal messenger
- Girl name: Lua · moon
- Girl name: Ulani · cheerful
- Unisex name: Anuhea · cool fragrance
Questions about the name Aloha
What does the name Aloha mean?
Aloha means “love, greeting” in Hawaiian.
What is the origin of the name Aloha?
Aloha has Hawaiian roots in our records. Other Hawaiian names include Alanna, Kalani, Nalani.
Is Aloha a boy or girl name?
Aloha is a girl name.
How popular is the name Aloha?
Aloha ranked #14,942 for US girls in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1933 (#1,244).