Moana

Girl name

Moana has been given to 1,146 babies in the U.S. since 1941. It peaked in 2017.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,146

Peak year

2017 (141 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1941

10-year trend

▲ +94%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Moana — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Monagirl

45,818 babies since 1880

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7,944 babies since 1896

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FAQ

How popular is the name Moana?

Moana has been given to 1,146 babies in the U.S. since 1941. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Moana peak?

Moana peaked in 2017, when 141 babies were given the name.

Is Moana a girl or boy name?

Moana is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Moana are girls).

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