Moana
Moana: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /məʊˈɑːnə/
Meaning and origin of Moana
Root meaning: “sea, ocean”
- A unisex given name from Polynesian.
- A unisex given name from Hawaiian.
Etymology
From Hawaiian Moana (“sea, ocean”), Māori moana, and other Polynesian languages.
How popular is Moana?
Since 1880, 1,146 girls in the U.S. have been named Moana. Its highest rank for girls was #1559 in 2017. In 2025, 35 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Moana FAQ
What does the name Moana mean?
Moana traces back to a root meaning "sea, ocean". A unisex given name from Polynesian. A unisex given name from Hawaiian. From Hawaiian Moana (“sea, ocean”), Māori moana, and other Polynesian languages.
What is the origin of the name Moana?
Moana is listed as a name of Polynesian origin.
How popular is the name Moana?
Since 1880, 1,146 girls in the U.S. have been named Moana. Its highest rank for girls was #1559 in 2017. In 2025, 35 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Moana a boy or girl name?
Moana is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 1,146 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.