Girl Name
Aloha
Aloha means “Love”. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Aloha is a girl baby name, meaning "Love". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Aloha often also consider Allie.
Aloha meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Love
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Aloha as A·L·O·H·A, with 5 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Aloha is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Aloha variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Alohaa, Alohae, Alohay, Aloh.
- Nicknames: Alo and A.
- Middle names: Pair Aloha with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Aloha middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Allie, Aleah, Aliyah, Alayah, Alaia — full picks on the sibling names for Aloha guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Aloha? Browse our names like Aloha guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Aloha
What does the name Aloha mean?
Aloha means "Love". The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Aloha is used as a girl name.
What is the origin of Aloha?
The exact origin of Aloha is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Aloha?
Aloha has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Aloha a boy's or girl's name?
Aloha is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Aloha in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Aloha sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Aloha?
Names that share Aloha's sound and style include Allie, Aleah, Aliyah, Alayah, Alaia.
What middle names pair well with Aloha?
Good middle-name fits for Aloha pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Aloha is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Aloha is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Aloha?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Aloha share its rhythm without rhyming — Allie, Aleah, Aliyah all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.