Maui
US Popularity:9770
Origin:Pacific Islander
Meaning:Trickster god
Maui is a boy’s name of Hawaiian and Maori origin. This name belongs to a trickster god in Polynesian mythology, and was also given to one of the Hawaiian islands. The 2016 Disney film Moana brought the name Maui into popular culture with Dwayne Johnson’s playful portrayal of the god. However, this ancient name has been in use for thousands of years.
Maui Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Maui is currently #3361 on The Bump
Boy:Maui is currently #1089 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Maui is currently #9770 in U.S. births
Boy:Maui is currently #3316 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#9770
in 2022
- 1379
from 2021
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