Polynesian Girl Names
Showing 18
of 68 names
| Name | Meaning | Origins | Gender | Popularity (last 10y) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maïlea | Related to the Hawaiian maile vine - a fragrant vine used in leis; often interpreted as "fragrant vine" or associated with love/beauty. | Hawaiian, Polynesian | Girl | — | |
| Meava | Welcome | Polynesian | Girl | — | |
| Meleata | Likely 'song of laughter' or 'smiling song' (from mele = song + ata = laugh/smile) | Polynesian, Samoan | Girl | — | |
| Melinga | Uncertain - likely associated with 'honey' or 'sweet' if derived from Melina; if from Chinese Meiling the meaning depends on characters (commonly 'beautiful' + 'delicate' or similar) | Polynesian | Girl | — | |
| Moanah | Ocean; sea. | Polynesian | Girl | — | |
| Moannah | Ocean, sea | Polynesian | Girl | — | |
| Napia | Unknown - not widely attested; may be a personal or place name rather than a word with a clear, documented meaning | Polynesian | Girl | — | |
| Nony | Usually a diminutive form associated with 'gift' when from Igbo Onyinye/Nonye; otherwise an affectionate pet name or a name inspired by the noni fruit. | English, Igbo, Polynesian | Girl | — | |
| Okalana | Possibly 'of the calm/serene' or 'from the district' - exact meaning uncertain | Polynesian | Girl | — | |
| Okelani | Heavenly one / of the heavens ('lani' = sky, heaven; prefix 'Oke' uncertain) | Hawaiian, Polynesian | Girl | — | |
| Onaona | Fragrant, sweet-smelling | Polynesian | Girl | — | |
| Opelei | Uncertain; possibly 'of Pele' (belonging to the goddess Pele) or a Polynesian form/adaptation of Ophelia | Polynesian | Girl | — | |
| Samoane | From Samoa; 'Samoan' | Polynesian, Samoan | Girl | — | |
| Sealea | Possibly related to Samoan leʻa ('joy, contentment') or to Tongan Siale ('gardenia'); generally associated with joy, beauty or island/sea imagery | Polynesian | Girl | — | |
| Tarita | Likely a diminutive of Tara - 'little Tara'; Tara is associated with 'star' (Sanskrit) and is a traditional feminine name in several cultures. | Polynesian | Girl | — | |
| Te'a | Varies by origin: often 'gift of God' when derived from Dorothea/Teodora; in Polynesian contexts meanings vary (often related to day, light, or clarity). | Greek, Polynesian, Slavic | Girl | — | |
| tehani | Generally associated with joy/happiness or beauty in Polynesian contexts (meanings vary by culture). | Polynesian | Girl | — | |
| Tiaura | Likely 'radiant' or 'beautiful' - associated with brightness/beauty (from Tahitian elements such as ura = red/beauty/dance) | Polynesian | Girl | — |
Polynesian Girls name popularity over time
Aggregated births across United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany for every Polynesian-origin name in our dataset.
68
Names in this origin
11
With data in 2024
1,233
Births 2024
1,268
Peak year 2021