Maui

Maui - A very unique male name

Maui appeared on the charts for the first time in 2017 on position #3082. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Maui and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Maui? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Maui. The baby boy name Maui was given to 5 baby boys in 2025, ranking #4161 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 293,257 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Maui peaked in popularity 9 years ago in 2017 on position 3082.

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Maui is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Maui is currently topping the baby name charts in Florida at position #2,010 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #2,010.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Maui is where you live.

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Maui origin and meaning

Hawaiian (Polynesian mythology)

Uncertain — the name of the Polynesian trickster demigod Māui; its own etymology is unknown

Maui the demigod is a hero across Polynesian cultures, famous worldwide since Disney's Moana (2016) — exactly when the name enters US boys' data, in 2017. The island of Maui shares the name. No derivation for the god's name itself is established.

Origin uncertain

Maui is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Maui, pop culture references for the name Maui and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Maui

We've found the following names that sound similar to Maui, sorted by popularity.

Manny / Minh / Moe / Menno / Mina / Mannie / Moua / Mayo / Manu / My /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Maui

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Maui a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Maui?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

MOW-ee · /ˈmaʊi/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

• Maui — Trickster demigod of Polynesian mythology, who fished up islands and slowed the sun; popularised worldwide by Disney's Moana (Mythological) Fictional

Style

MythologicalPlace name

Why parents choose it

Maui is adventurous and sunny, with a beloved demigod and an island behind it.

Worth knowing

• The Moana association is dominant, and the name is also a major Hawaiian island and county