To praise or exalt; heavenly caress
Derived from the Hawaiian words 'mili' meaning to fondle, caress, or examine, and 'lani' meaning sky or heaven. In a cultural context, it often translates to 'to praise' or 'to give thanks to God'. It is also the name of a well-known town on the island of Oahu.
Less common today
Mililani isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,738 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
Hawaiian sovereignty activist and attorney