Yellow lizard
Moorea is the name of a high island in French Polynesia, part of the Society Islands. In the Tahitian language, the name is derived from 'Mo'ore'a', which translates to 'yellow lizard'. It is often chosen by parents seeking a tropical, serene name that evokes the beauty of the South Pacific.
Less common today
Moorea isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,922 in 2000.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the animated series · The Deep
