Lehua

Q: What is the origin of Lehua?

Lehua is of Hawaiian origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Lehua?

According to the latest SSA data, Lehua is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Lehua a girl name?

Lehua is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Ohia Blossom"

A Hawaiian name referring to the bright red blossom of the native ohia tree.

Themes:flowernaturehawaiianheritage

Nature Natural Unique Rare

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This name has been verified against authoritative sources including SSA data, etymology databases, and cultural naming traditions.

Popularity History of Lehua

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

Pick any SSA release year to inspect that year's national ranking and how it changed from the year before.

Year

Selected Year Rank

Unranked

Lehua did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Lehua Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Lehua.

10 ideas

lehy

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lehu

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ehua

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huay

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llie

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lie

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lehuaie

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Baby Name Lists That Include Lehua

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Lehua mean?

Lehua means "Ohia Blossom". A Hawaiian name referring to the bright red blossom of the native ohia tree.

What is the origin of Lehua?

Lehua is of Hawaiian origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Lehua?

According to the latest SSA data, Lehua is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Lehua a girl name?

Lehua is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Lehua?

Popular nicknames for Lehua include lehy, lehu, le, ly, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Lehua?

There are many names similar to Lehua in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginHawaiian

Syllables2

Length5 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withL

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Alika Akoni Alekai Alikai Alani

Sisters

Anela Aulani Ahlani Aolani Aloha

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