Baby Names Girl Names Meaning of the Name Palila Updated February 11, 2026 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: Mahina, Mabel, Lark, Selena, Macy, Amaya, Leilani, Liko, Aleron, Stash, Damon, Malo, Xavier, Liam Names like Palila: Powell, Pala, Pablo, Pwyll, Pabla, Pello, Philly, Paley, Paul, Phila, Polly, Palo, Pihla, Pele, Paulo, Phiala, Poole, Polo, Phil, Paula, Paola, Paolo, Pilialoha, Pavel 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