Girl nameCurrently #3,197 in the USFalling
Moana
3 syllablesPeak year: 20175 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Moana's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Moana's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Moana |
|---|---|
| 1941 | 8 |
| 1942 | 8 |
| 1953 | 6 |
| 1954 | 11 |
| 1955 | 7 |
| 1956 | 10 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1959 | 7 |
| 1960 | 8 |
| 1961 | 8 |
| 1962 | 7 |
| 1964 | 7 |
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1970 | 12 |
| 1971 | 12 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 11 |
| 1974 | 12 |
| 1975 | 12 |
| 1976 | 12 |
| 1977 | 13 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1979 | 11 |
| 1980 | 11 |
| 1981 | 8 |
| 1982 | 11 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 13 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2006 | 16 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2008 | 19 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 19 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2016 | 57 |
| 2017 | 141 |
| 2018 | 81 |
| 2019 | 51 |
| 2020 | 48 |
| 2021 | 55 |
| 2022 | 45 |
| 2023 | 38 |
| 2024 | 50 |
Moana through the decades
- Moana peaked in 2017, when 141 babies were named Moana in the US.
- The 2020s were Moana's strongest decade, averaging 47 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Moana has risen 346% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Moana currently ranks #3,197 in the US and is cooling off.