What origin is the name Hilo?

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

What are good sister names for Hilo?

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

Hilo

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Hilo

Hilo

Boy

Hawaiian & Polynesian

2 syllables

Hilo is a Hawaiian boy's name meaning "A Hawaiian name meaning one who travels on the sea.".

Hilo is a boy name of Hawaiian origin meaning "A Hawaiian name meaning one who travels on the sea.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Hawaiian & Polynesian
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

A Hawaiian name meaning one who travels on the sea.

Popularity

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Quick answers about Hilo

What does Hilo mean?

Hilo is a boy name of Hawaiian origin meaning "A Hawaiian name meaning one who travels on the sea.".

How popular is Hilo?

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Sister names that go with Hilo

Makela Makila Kiela Laylanie Keilany Lalani

How to say Hilo

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Name numerology

7is the Chaldean number for Hilo.

Number 7 is linked with wisdom, reflection and intuition.

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Names with a similar meaning to Hilo

Hilo means "A Hawaiian name meaning one who travels on the sea." — these names share that spirit.

Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)
Aubrey — "Aubrey comes from the Norman French form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'. It was a boy's name before it became unisex." (English)
Grace — "Grace comes from the English word grace, from the Latin gratia, meaning 'favour' or 'kindness'. Puritans used it as a virtue name." (Latin)
Ashley — "Ashley comes from an English place name meaning 'ash tree meadow', from the Old English aesc and leah." (English)