Heavenly flower
Derived from the Hawaiian words 'pua' meaning flower or offspring and 'lani' meaning sky, heaven, or royal. It is a traditional name that conveys both natural beauty and a sense of spiritual or noble significance.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Pualani in 2025.
Renowned kumu hula, scholar, and writer on Hawaiian culture
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).