Lei making or crescent bay
Derived from Hawaiian roots, it most commonly refers to 'lei making' or 'lei valley.' It is also the name of a picturesque town and bay on the island of Kauai, often interpreted as 'crescent bay' due to its shape.
Less common today
Hanalei isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,567 in 2019.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
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