Moana
Moana first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2017, when 141 girls were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Moana popular?
Rising Moana has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 272 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 415 | |
| 2000s | 110 | |
| 1990s | 59 | |
| 1980s | 76 | |
| 1970s | 108 | |
| 1960s | 37 | |
| 1950s | 53 | |
| 1940s | 16 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Moana mean?
A Polynesian word (Maori and Hawaiian) meaning 'ocean', 'open sea' or 'deep water'. Used as a given name across Pacific cultures.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Moana mean?
Moana means Deep sea, ocean. A Polynesian word (Maori and Hawaiian) meaning 'ocean', 'open sea' or 'deep water'. Used as a given name across Pacific cultures.
What is the origin of the name Moana?
Moana is of maori origin.
How do you pronounce Moana?
Moana is pronounced “moh-AH-nah.”
Is Moana a boy or a girl name?
Moana is most commonly used as a unisex name.
Is Moana a popular name right now?
Moana has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Moana?
In 2025, Moana ranked #4141 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Moana most popular?
Moana was most popular in 2017, when about 141 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.