NAME PROFILE
Yanai
Meaning 'beloved child' or 'child of love' in Hawaiian, derived from 'lei' (garland/child) and 'aloha' (love/affection). This name reflects a person who is deeply cherished, radiating warmth, grace, and a nurturing spirit to all those around them.
Key Stats
| Total births | 160 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1986 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1986 |
| Most recent | 1986 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | Native American |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 100%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%
Notable People
Leialoha Yuen (Kumu Hula and cultural practitioner) · Leialoha Mano (Hawaiian rights activist) · Leialoha Apo (Public figure and pageant titleholder) · Leialoha Joshua (Traditional Hawaiian musician) · Leialoha K. Pratt (Academic researcher and author)
Nicknames & Diminutives
LeiLaniAlohaLeia
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