UK girl's name
Noelani
A feminine name of Hawaiian origin meaning "mist from heaven" or "heavenly mist".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Noelani is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Noelani popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5666, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 4 births.
This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2006 to 2018. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Noelani. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Noelani ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales in 2018, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 4 girls were registered as Noelani.
- • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Noelani as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5666
2018
Births in 2018
3
Latest year
Peak year
2006
4 births
Estimated living
7
2026
Meaning
What does Noelani mean?
The name Noelani is a Hawaiian name that has its origins in the Hawaiian language. It is a combination of two words: "noe," meaning beautiful or gorgeous, and "lani," meaning heaven or sky. The name, therefore, translates to "beautiful heavens" or "heavenly beauty."
The Hawaiian language is an Austronesian language that is native to the Hawaiian Islands. It has been spoken by the indigenous Hawaiian people for centuries, and its written form was developed in the 19th century using the Latin alphabet. The name Noelani is believed to have been in use among the Hawaiian people for many generations, reflecting their deep connection with nature and their reverence for the beauty of the heavens.
While the name Noelani does not appear to have been mentioned in any ancient texts or religious scriptures, it has been recorded in various historical documents and records from the Hawaiian Islands. Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when Hawaiian names began to be documented more extensively.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the name Noelani. One of the earliest recorded examples is Noelani Kupahu (1896-1976), a Hawaiian singer and musician who was known for her performances of traditional Hawaiian music. Another notable figure is Noelani Whittington (1934-2017), a Hawaiian hula dancer and teacher who helped preserve and promote the art of hula.
In the realm of politics, Noelani Arista Metcalf (born 1964) is a Hawaiian educator and politician who served in the Hawaii House of Representatives from 2003 to 2013. Another notable figure is Noelani Punawai'a (born 1971), a Hawaiian activist and community organizer who has been involved in various environmental and cultural preservation efforts.
Noelani Bombardier (born 1991) is a contemporary Canadian ice hockey player who has represented Canada in several international competitions, including the Olympic Games and the IIHF World Women's Championships.
It is important to note that while these examples provide a glimpse into the historical and contemporary use of the name Noelani, the name has likely been borne by countless individuals throughout the centuries, each with their own unique stories and contributions to their respective communities and cultures.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Noelani over time
The chart below shows babies named Noelani registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Noelani, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2018, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Noelani by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Noelani was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5666 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4157 | 4 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Noelani
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- Nicole 19,687
- Natasha 15,578
- Nancy 12,607
- Naomi 12,199
- Natalie 10,885
- Nevaeh 7,869
- Nina 7,285
- Neve 7,180
- Natalia 7,099
- Nadia 6,032
- Nicola 4,927
FAQ
Noelani: questions and answers
How popular is the name Noelani in the UK right now?
In 2018, Noelani was ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Noelani most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 4 babies registered as Noelani in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Noelani?
A feminine name of Hawaiian origin meaning "mist from heaven" or "heavenly mist".
How many people are called Noelani in the UK?
A total of 7 babies have been registered as Noelani across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.