The nameVaiana
Vaiana is a Tahitian girl's name, and the French title of Disney's Moana (2016).
- Girl's name
- Tahitian
Meaning
In Tahitian, it is often understood as "water of the cave", from vai, "water".
Origin
Tahitian.
History
In France it jumped in 2017, right after the release of the film, known in France as Vaiana.
Popularity of the name Vaiana
Vaiana in France
Vaiana was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 280 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Vaiana. Its rise began around 2001, and it peaked in 2017. Half of all babies named Vaiana in France were born before 2017, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 44 births a year on average, against 55 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vaiana mean?
In Tahitian, it is often understood as "water of the cave", from vai, "water".
What is the origin of the name Vaiana?
Tahitian.
Is Vaiana a girl's or a boy's name?
Vaiana is a girl's name.