Moana
- Pronunciation
- [Moa-na]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Ocean
- Origin
- Hawaiian
Moana Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,109 baby girls have been named Moana. The name peaked in 2017 with 141 US births that year (rank #1559). In 2024, ranked #3197 nationally — 1,638 places below its 2017 peak.
Top States for Moana
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Moana births are: California (127), Hawaii (85), Texas (28).
Other Hawaiian-Origin Names Like Moana
If you like Moana's Hawaiian origin, consider these related names: Ailani, Akela, Alamea, Alana, Alaula. Browse all Hawaiian names →
5-Letter Names Starting with M
Names with Moana's exact length and starting letter: Mabel, Mable, Mabon, Mabuz, Mabyn.
Quick Facts About Moana
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Compare Moana to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Moana against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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