Iolani
Meaningheavenly hawk · Hawaiian
- US rank
- #14,942
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #9,612 in 2013
5 babies were named Iolani in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 2001–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Iolani 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 Iolani, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Iolani would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryIolani first shows up in US birth records in 2001, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2013, when it reached #9,612.
- New on the sceneIolani wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2001.
- MeaningIn Hawaiian, Iolani means “heavenly hawk”.
About the name Iolani
Iolani is a girl name of Hawaiian origin meaning “heavenly hawk”. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with I and ending in “-ani”. US birth records list Iolani for girls from 2001 to 2025, in 15 of those 25 years. Its best year was 2013, when it ranked #9,612 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #14,942, with 5 babies.
Origin:Hawaiian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.9 | 520,231 girls |
| 2010s | 2.9 | 347,222 girls |
| 2020s | 1.9 | 512,821 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 Iolani
What does the name Iolani mean?
Iolani means “heavenly hawk” in Hawaiian.
What is the origin of the name Iolani?
Iolani has Hawaiian roots in our records. Other Hawaiian names include Alanna, Kalani, Nalani.
Is Iolani a boy or girl name?
Iolani is a girl name.
How popular is the name Iolani?
Iolani ranked #14,942 for US girls in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 2013 (#9,612).