Ocean, wide expanse of water, or deep sea
In many Polynesian languages, including Maori and Hawaiian, the name refers to the vast ocean or the deep sea. It is a gender-neutral name in its cultures of origin, though it is primarily used for girls in the United States. The name gained significant global recognition following the release of the Disney animated film of the same name.
Less common today
Moana isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,555 in 2017.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
The adventurous daughter of a village chief who sails the ocean Β· Moana
Italian actress and television personality
Former Prime Minister of Vanuatu