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Tui

♂ Boy

Pronounced TOO-ee /ˈtuː.i/Medium

Meaning: Tui is the Maori name of a New Zealand songbird famous for its white throat-tuft and its extraordinary voice. It is used as a given name for boys and girls alike, and it is a Maori word, which we treat with respect rather than as a blank slate.Medium

In 30 seconds: A bird with a remarkable voice: Tui is the Maori name of a New Zealand songbird (said 'TOO-ee'). Used for boys and girls alike.
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Origin MediumMaori
MeaningTui is the Maori name of a New Zealand songbird famous for its white throat-tuft and its extraordinary voice. It is used as a given name for boys and girls alike, and it is a Maori word, which we treat with respect rather than as a blank slate.
U.S. rank (2024)#14033 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 16

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920192024

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

Tui is the Maori name for a glossy blue-green songbird of Aotearoa New Zealand, known for the white tuft at its throat and its astonishing range of song. As a given name it is used across New Zealand and the Pacific for boys and girls alike. It belongs to a living Indigenous language, which we note with respect (said 'TOO-ee').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, nature-rooted, and unisex.

Did you know? The tui can mimic other birds and even human speech, and sings notes at pitches humans cannot hear — a name that carries a real voice with it. It is a Maori word, and we note that respectfully (said 'TOO-ee').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Tui — Maori name of a New Zealand songbird; unisex given name

Variations

TuiiTuiy

Nicknames

TuTui

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tui mean?

Tui is the Maori name of a New Zealand songbird known for its remarkable voice. It is a nature name from a living Indigenous language, which we note respectfully.

How do you pronounce Tui?

It's said TOO-ee /ˈtuː.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Tui a boy or girl name?

Here Tui is used as a boy's name; in New Zealand and the Pacific it is given to boys and girls alike, which we note.

How popular is Tui?

Tui is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.

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