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Ohana

ʻohanaoh-HAH-nah · Family; derived from the Hawaiian word for family.

2025 rank (girls)
#3,712
Babies named in 2025
40
Peak popularity
2023
2025 frequency
1 in 40,182 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 2007

Rising since 2007, #3,712 for girls today.

Popularity of Ohana since 2003

Babies named Ohana per year in U.S. Social Security records.

18365420102020Most births 2023Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2000s36
2010s184
2020s282

Meaning & origin

The name Ohana entered U.S. baby name records in 2003, directly following the release of Disney's Lilo & Stitch (2002) where 'Ohana means family.' It has been on a rising trajectory since 2007, with its peak rank of 3,712 occurring in 2023. The name is most popular in Pennsylvania, New York, and Texas. Ohana resonates with parents looking for a name that embodies connection and community.

Ohana is a Hawaiian word meaning family. It was popularized globally by the 2002 Disney film Lilo & Stitch, in which the phrase 'Ohana means family' is a central theme. Since then, it has been used as a given name, especially in the United States, first appearing in Social Security records in 2003. The name reflects a concept of extended family and community.

Where Ohana is most popular

Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

Fewermore per 100k girlstoo few births

Ohana” around the world

Where Ohana lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.

  • France

    40

    babies in 2024

Sources: INSEE (France).

Sibling names for Ohana

Names that share Ohana's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Leilani, Kai, Nalani, Kiana, Alani

Brothers: Koa, Keanu, Makoa, Noa, Kai

A parent animal hugging its little one, the personalized name page

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Ohana mean?
Ohana means family in Hawaiian.
How popular is Ohana?
As of 2025, Ohana ranked 3,712 in the U.S., given to about 1 in 40,182 girls.
Is Ohana a boy or girl name?
Ohana is primarily used for girls, though it can be unisex.