Moana is a girl's name of Maori (New Zealand) origin meaning “Meaning 'ocean' or 'sea', it signifies the connection to water, an essential element in Māori culture..” It has 3 syllables, giving it an elegant, melodic rhythm. Common nicknames include Moa. As of 2026, Moana ranks #900 among girls' names in the United States and has held a steady level of popularity. Its highest US ranking was #589 in 1941.
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MOH-ah-nah
Phonetic spelling
Currently #900 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Moana means “Meaning 'ocean' or 'sea', it signifies the connection to water, an essential element in Māori culture..” It is a girl's name of Maori (New Zealand) origin.
Moana is pronounced MOH-ah-nah.
Moana is most commonly used as a girl's name.
Moana currently ranks #900 among girls' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Moana include Moa.
Middle names that pair well with Moana include Moana Tui, Moana Hina, Moana Lani.
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