Iniki Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
American
Gender Distribution:
13% Masculine / 87% Feminine
Meaning:
Meaning 'sharp, piercing wind' in Hawaiian.
Meaning of the Name Iniki
Iniki is a Hawaiian name meaning 'sharp, piercing wind'. It is derived from the Hawaiian word 'inikoni', which means 'to pinch or bite'. The name is often associated with tropical storms and hurricanes in the Pacific region. Iniki is a poetic and powerful name that captures the strength and intensity of natural forces.
Popularity of the Name Iniki
The popularity for the name Iniki peaked in popularity in the year 1992 with 28 births, which ranked number 6,304 out of 23,365 unique names for that year. Iniki had the most female births in 1992 with 28, which ranked number 3,773 out of 15,613 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1992 with 7, which ranked number 6,670 out of 9,819 male names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Iniki
Popularity of Iniki by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Iniki. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Iniki in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Iniki is a great pick!
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