Sharp, piercing wind
Iniki is a Hawaiian name that translates to a sharp or piercing wind. It is most famously associated with Hurricane Iniki, the most powerful hurricane to strike the state of Hawaii in recorded history in 1992. In a cultural context, the name evokes the powerful and unpredictable forces of nature.
Less common today
Iniki isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,865 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
