Girl · #3,468 in 2026

Moana

The House of Moana is a princely line of the Islands of Hawaii. The line begins with Moana kāne, the son of Keākealani Kāne, aliʻi nui of the island of Hawaiʻi, and is also the name of the ruler's granddaughter. Moana kāne and Moana Wahine's descendants include many, if not most, of the monarchs from the House of Kamehameha. In the Hawaiian language moana means 'ocean'.

Current Rank
#3,468
Peak Rank
#1,551 (2017)
Total Babies
1K
5-Yr Trend
-40%
1941
First Year
2026
Last Year
2017
Peak Year
#1551
Peak Rank
1K
Total Count
69
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Moana

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

The House of Moana is a princely line of the Islands of Hawaii. The line begins with Moana kāne, the son of Keākealani Kāne, aliʻi nui of the island of Hawaiʻi, and is also the name of the ruler's granddaughter. Moana kāne and Moana Wahine's descendants include many, if not most, of the monarchs from the House of Kamehameha. In the Hawaiian language moana means 'ocean'.

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The Story of Moana

Moana first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1941, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2017, when 141 Moanas were born — ranking #1,551 that year. As of 2026, Moana ranks #3,468 for baby girls with 45 births, falling sharply (-40%). In total, more than 1K Moanas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Moana

Phonetically similar names — useful when Moana is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Moana

What does the name Moana mean?
The House of Moana is a princely line of the Islands of Hawaii. The line begins with Moana kāne, the son of Keākealani Kāne, aliʻi nui of the island of Hawaiʻi, and is also the name of the ruler's granddaughter. Moana kāne and Moana Wahine's descendants include many, if not most, of the monarchs from the House of Kamehameha. In the Hawaiian language moana means 'ocean'.
How popular is Moana in 2026?
In 2026, Moana ranks #3,468 among girls' names in the U.S., with 45 babies given the name that year.
When was Moana most popular?
Moana reached its peak popularity in 2017, ranking #1,551 that year with 141 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Moana most popular?
Moana has historically been most popular in Hawaii, Arizona, Pennsylvania. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Moana.
Is Moana a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Moana is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Moana?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Moana include Madelin, Teanna, Keisa. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Moana

Moana is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1941 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Moana's peak popularity came in 2017 when it ranked #1,551. Use the chart and map above to compare Moana's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.