Moana
Girl name · Hawaiian · pronounced moh-AH-nah
Verified name
What does Moana mean?
Deep blue ocean
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 913 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is uncommon. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 3333 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Variant: Moana, Moannah
Related: Marama
Using Moana across cultures
The ocean itself, honored in Hawaiian and Maori culture.
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