Maiana Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Polynesian
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Maiana means 'beautiful flower' in Maori.
Meaning of the Name Maiana
Maiana is a name of Polynesian origin. It is derived from the Maori language and means 'beautiful flower'. It is a name that symbolizes beauty, grace, and elegance. Maiana is also the name of an island in Kiribati, a country in the Pacific Ocean. The name carries a sense of tropical paradise and represents the vibrant colors and lush landscapes of the region.
Popularity of the Name Maiana
The popularity for the name Maiana peaked in popularity in the year 2021 with 15 births, which ranked number 12,994 out of 28,927 unique names for that year. Maiana had the most female births in 2021 with 15, which ranked number 7,231 out of 17,628 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Maiana has increased sharply over the last ten years from 9 births to 12 births, an increase of 33.33%. Among females, Maiana has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 9 births to 12 births, an increase of 33.33%.
Nationwide Popularity of Maiana
- 10 Year Trend of Maiana: 33.33%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Maiana: 33.33%
Popularity of Maiana by State
Among females, Maiana was most popular in Western states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 5 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Maiana. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 3211 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Maiana
- Total Births of Maiana: 12 (2.92%)
- Female Births of Maiana: 12 (2.92%)
Given the upward trend of Maiana over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 2.92% increase in total births, for a total of 12 births in 2024. For Females, births for Maiana have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 12 female births in 2024, an increase of 2.92%.