Moorea
A girl's name with 164 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Alternative form of Mo'orea.
Moorea is a girl's baby name of Polynesian origin, from the island of Moorea in French Polynesia — one of the most breathtakingly beautiful islands in the Pacific. Its name is said to mean 'yellow lizard' in Tahitian, from the name of an ancient chief.
As a given name, Moorea carries the luminous beauty of its namesake island — volcanic peaks, turquoise lagoons, and a warmth that seems to belong to paradise itself. A name that evokes wonder.
EtymologyShow more
Moorea is built from 6 letters and two syllables — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Moorea creates its characteristic bright, upbeat quality. Two-syllable names are the most common length in American naming, hitting a natural speech rhythm that works across formal and informal contexts.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Moorea has 20+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1992.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 20 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 102 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 42 | — |
The Story of Moorea
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2000, Moorea is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Moorea are most likely born between 1992 and 2010.
How rare is Moorea?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Moorea is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1992, peaked in the 2000s with 102 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Moorea by the numbers
- Would fill 3 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(20 years, 1992–2018)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 5 | #17386 |
| 2016 | 9 | #11499 |
| 2010 | 6 | #16344 |
| 2009 | 8 | #13305 |
| 2008 | 10 | #11342 |
| 2007 | 11 | #10603 |
| 2006 | 8 | #13228 |
| 2005 | 13 | #8694 |
| 2004 | 7 | #13749 |
| 2003 | 9 | #11032 |
| 2002 | 10 | #10014 |
| 2001 | 13 | #8053 |
| 2000 | 13 | #7893 |
| 1999 | 5 | #16075 |
| 1998 | 7 | #11987 |
| 1997 | 5 | #15342 |
| 1996 | 9 | #9325 |
| 1995 | 5 | #14991 |
| 1994 | 5 | #14962 |
| 1992 | 6 | #12818 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1992–2018