US Popularity:6180
Origin:Hawaiian
Meaning:Ocean, sea, wide expanse of water
Thanks to a certain Disney heroine, Moana is a girl's name that may need no introduction! It is a beautiful Hawaiian given name meaning "ocean, sea, or expanse of water." The name has been a firm favorite among Polynesian communities for years, gaining global popularity with the release of Disney's epic animated film in 2016. Moana follows the story of a brave girl who sails oceans and overcomes obstacles to discover her identity and fulfill her destiny. It is a symbolic name for baby, who will no doubt show great courage and spirit as she too sails the sea of life!

Moana Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Moana is currently #1760 on The Bump
Girl:Moana is currently #784 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Moana is currently #6180 in U.S. births
Girl:Moana is currently #2429 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#6180
in 2022
- 921
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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