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 births160
GenderFemale (0% / 100%)
Peak year1986
Peak generationMillennial
First recorded1986
Most recent1986
Syllables2
OriginNative American
Comeback nameNo

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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