Iolani is of Hawaiian origin, meaning 'heavenly chief'. It is derived from the words 'io', meaning 'royal' or 'chief', and 'lani', which means 'sky' or 'heaven'. This unique and beautiful name has been used primarily for females in Hawaii but can also be given to males. In Hawaiian culture, it carries a sense of nobility and divine association.
The name Iolani experienced fluctuations in popularity over the years, with the highest number of births occurring most recently in 2021 (9 births) and the lowest in 2003 and 2015 (both with 6 births). The total number of babies named Iolani between 2001 and 2021 is 92.