Moana

Female

Meaning

Ocean Or Sea

Origin

Polynesian

Pronunciation

/moʊˈɑːnə/

Traits associated with the name Moana:

Dogs named Moana tend to be loving, brave, and resilient. This feminine name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Moana?

It suggests that you have an appreciation for adventure and exploration. Moana is a Disney movie about a young girl who embarks on a journey to save her people. It also suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy lightheartedness.

Is Moana a good dog name?

Moana has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Moana isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

1,039
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2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
3,328
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Moana is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Moana was, in the past month, the 1204th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of April 2024, Moana is becoming a more popular moniker with new puppy owners. Our stats show that the name is more fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Moana was viewed 62 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Moana's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Moana is most adored in North Dakota, Kansas and Tennessee.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in District of Columbia, Arizona and Missouri.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Moana.

Most popular breeds named Moana:

  1. Boxer
  2. Labrador Retriever

Moana is found in these categories:

ocean dog names
ocean

The character hails from a Polynesian island and navigates the sea in her Disney film.

disney dog names
disney

She's a brave Polynesian princess from a popular animated film.

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Moana dog name meaning

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