What origin is the name Alekai?

Alekai comes from Hawaiian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

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Names from the same hawaiian tradition pair naturally with Alekai — for example Makela, Makila, Kiela. You can browse more on our hawaiian names page.

Alekai

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Alekai

Alekai

Boy

Hawaiian & Polynesian

3 syllables

Alekai is a Hawaiian boy's name meaning "A Hawaiian form of Alexander, meaning "defender of the people."".

With Hawaiian roots, Alekai is a boy name that means "A Hawaiian form of Alexander, meaning "defender of the people."". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Hawaiian & Polynesian
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

A Hawaiian form of Alexander, meaning "defender of the people."

Popularity

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What does Alekai mean?

Alekai is a boy name of Hawaiian origin meaning "A Hawaiian form of Alexander, meaning "defender of the people."".

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Sister names that go with Alekai

Makela Makila Kiela Laylanie Keilany Lalani

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Name numerology

4is the Chaldean number for Alekai.

Number 4 is linked with stability, hard work and loyalty.

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Names with a similar meaning to Alekai

Alekai means "A Hawaiian form of Alexander, meaning "defender of the people."" — these names share that spirit.

Alexander — "Alexander comes from the Greek Alexandros, meaning 'defender of people', from alexein 'to defend' and aner 'man'." (Greek)
Alexa — "Alexa is a short form of Alexandra, from the Greek, meaning 'defender of people'." (Greek)
Liam — "Liam is the Irish short form of William, from Germanic words meaning 'will' and 'helmet', so 'resolute protector'." (Irish)
Isabella — "Isabella is the Italian and Spanish form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'pledged to God'." (Hebrew)
Charlotte — "Charlotte is the French feminine form of Charles, from the Germanic karl, meaning 'free man'." (French)
Amelia — "Amelia comes from the Germanic amal, meaning 'work' or 'industrious'. It is also used as a form of Emilia." (German)
Lucas — "Lucas is the Latin form of Luke, from the Greek Loukas, meaning 'man from Lucania', a region of southern Italy." (Greek)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)