Holding steady, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Aloha since 1913
Babies named Aloha per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1927, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Aloha's real moment was 1933.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 102 |
| 1920s | 202 |
| 1930s | 183 |
| 1940s | 172 |
| 1950s | 90 |
| 1960s | 39 |
| 1970s | 27 |
| 1980s | 17 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 11 |
| 2020s | 13 |
Meaning & origin
Aloha is a word name borrowed directly from the Hawaiian language, where it carries powerful cultural significance. It was first recorded as a given name in the United States in 1913, reflecting a period when Hawaiian influences began to appear in mainland naming. The name reached its peak popularity in 1933, during a time of fascination with the islands. In its most recent recorded year (2025), Aloha ranked 14,942, with approximately 1 in every 321,453 newborns receiving the name. Its trajectory has remained stable over recent decades, without a strong revival. Unlike many word names, Aloha has not been widely adopted across the United States; its top states are not highly concentrated, suggesting it appears sporadically rather than in regional clusters. The name's enduring but rare use reflects both its distinctive sound and its deep cultural roots.
Aloha is a Hawaiian word with deep cultural significance, used as both a greeting and farewell. Its use as a given name in the United States can be traced to the early 20th century, likely influenced by the romanticized view of Hawaii following its annexation. The name is derived directly from the Hawaiian language, where it carries nuanced meanings of love, affection, and compassion.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Loha
Variants: Alo
Sibling names for Aloha
Names that share Aloha's style, for a brother or sister.
