Baby Names Girl Names Meaning of the Name Palila Updated November 8, 2025 by Jennifer M. Palila Gender: Female Origin: Hawaiian Meaning: Bird ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Palila? The name Palila is primarily a female name of Hawaiian origin that means Bird. People who like the name Palila also like: Mabel, Lark, Amaya, Macy, Leilani, Mahina, Selena, Liam, Liko, Stash, Damon, Aleron, Malo, Xavier Names like Palila: Paley, Pavel, Paola, Polo, Polly, Poole, Pabla, Paolo, Paulo, Pele, Pihla, Palo, Pilialoha, Pwyll, Pello, Phil, Pala, Philly, Powell, Paula, Pablo, Phila, Phiala, Paul Stats for the Name Palila Palila is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Palila is currently not ranked in U.S. births