What ethnicity is Lilo? Verified character background and cultural context

Lilo Pelekai, the imaginative young protagonist of Disney’s Lilo & Stitch, is presented as a Native Hawaiian girl of Hawaiian ethnicity. She lives in Hawaiʻi with her older sister Nani and seeks understanding and belonging within her family and community. In this evergreen profile, we clarify Lilo’s cultural background, explain how the film represents Hawaiian setting, and distinguish between character ethnicity and broader themes of 'ohana. This overview draws on canonical sources to provide a clear, lasting explanation of who Lilo is and how her identity is portrayed.