What names are similar to Moana?
If you like Moana, consider Makena, Gianna and Marina. Like Moana, their spellings end in -na.
The same sound
Three syllables, ending the same way as Moana.
Makena Hawaiian · traditionally 'abundance'; also a place name on Maui
Gianna Italian · "God is gracious," the Italian short form of Giovanna, John's feminine; long an everyday name in Italy, it surged in 2000s America ahead of its mother name, with Gigi as its playful nickname
Marina Latin · feminine form of Marinus, from Marius or Latin marinus, "of the sea"
Milana Slavic · traditionally linked to grace, or to the city of Milan; a popular contemporary Slavic name
The same roots
Also Hawaiian names, from the tradition Moana comes from.
Iolana Hawaiian · to soar like a hawk
Kai Hawaiian · "sea" in Hawaiian; equally an independent name in Frisian and Scandinavian, Estonian, Japanese, and Chinese use, each with its own root and history. One crisp syllable that belongs everywhere, likely the secret of its global rise
Luana Hawaiian · traditionally 'enjoyment' or 'contentment' in Hawaiian; also used as a Portuguese blend of Luana
Anuhea Hawaiian · cool, soft fragrance
The same feel
Also international, modern and nature names.
Melina Greek · elaboration of Mel, from names such as Melissa or the Greek meli, "honey"
Leena Arabic · variant of Lina, "soft, tender"
Talia Hebrew · dew from heaven
Damia Malay · traditionally linked to Arabic dima, soft steady rain. One of Malaysia's most-registered girls' names of the 2010s and 2020s, part of the melodic modern cohort alongside Alya, Hana, and Qistina.
Names of the same moment
Each of these is at its highest in the 2020s, the same decade as Moana, on a similar curve.
Alana Hawaiian · possibly associated with Hawaiian alana, "awakening, rising", or the distinct word ʻālana, "an offering"; also a feminine form of Alan, whose meaning is uncertain
Medina Slavic · the Bosnian and Kazakh form of Madina, from the city of Medina, whose Arabic name means "the city"
Milena Slavic · gracious, dear one; Slavic feminine of Milan
Malena Spanish · variant of Magdalena, meaning 'of Magdala', a place in the Bible
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