The nameMoana
Moana is a Polynesian name, mostly given to girls in mainland France and also to boys in Polynesia.
- Girl's name
- Polynesian
Meaning
From the Tahitian and Maori moana, "ocean, deep sea".
Origin
Polynesian. It is also the title of a Disney film released in 2016.
History
First given in France in the late 1960s, Moana grew in the 2010s and peaked in the early 2020s.
Popularity of the name Moana
Moana in France
Moana was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 420 births over the decade, 34% of all recorded babies named Moana. Its rise began around 1980, and it peaked in 2021. Half of all babies named Moana in France were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 69 births a year on average, against 57 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Moana mean?
From the Tahitian and Maori moana, "ocean, deep sea".
What is the origin of the name Moana?
Polynesian. It is also the title of a Disney film released in 2016.
Is Moana a girl's or a boy's name?
Moana is a girl's name.