Ilima
ee-LEE-mah
Ilima is a girl’s name of Hawaiian origin, meaning “A Hawaiian name meaning 'a red, sweet fern'. It is a plant with beautiful blossoms.”, and peaked in popularity in 1976.
What Ilima Means
“A Hawaiian name meaning 'a red, sweet fern'. It is a plant with beautiful blossoms.”
The Story of Ilima
From the Hawaiian Islands comes Ilima, a name like a beautiful blossom, signifying a gentle, nature-loving spirit.
Ilima is a delicate Hawaiian name meaning 'a red, sweet fern.' It is intrinsically linked to the lush, vibrant flora of the islands, carrying a sense of natural beauty and gentle growth.
This name evokes the calm serenity of nature for your daughter. You imagine her possessing a gentle, loving demeanor, her presence as soothing and radiant as the blossoms of the fern it represents.
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Personality Traits
Peak Year
#7 in 1976
Total Births
37
First Recorded
1976
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