Moani

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Pronounced moh-AH-nee /moʊˈɑː.ni/Medium

Meaning: From the Hawaiian moani, 'a gentle breeze; the wafting of fragrance on the wind.' A soft nature name evoking scented air.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft Hawaiian name: Moani means 'gentle breeze; fragrance on the wind' (said 'moh-AH-nee'). Airy and lovely.

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Origin MediumHawaiian

MeaningFrom the Hawaiian moani, 'a gentle breeze; the wafting of fragrance on the wind.' A soft nature name evoking scented air.

U.S. rank (2025)#12769 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2005

Total births (all-time)≈ 108

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Moani comes from the Hawaiian for 'a gentle breeze carrying fragrance.' It evokes scented island air and reads as a soft, poetic nature name. Rare in the U.S. (said 'moh-AH-nee').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Hawaiian families. Rare, airy, and poetic.

Did you know? Moani is Hawaiian for 'a gentle breeze; the wafting of fragrance on the wind' — a soft, sensory nature name (said 'moh-AH-nee').

Overall data confidence 52%

References — Moani — Hawaiian 'gentle breeze; fragrance on the wind'

Variations

MoanikeMoanikeala

Nicknames

MoaAni

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Moani mean?

Moani is Hawaiian for 'a gentle breeze; the wafting of fragrance on the wind.'

How do you pronounce Moani?

It's said moh-AH-nee /moʊˈɑː.ni/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Moani a boy or girl name?

Moani is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Moani?

Moani is a rare name in the U.S.