Ohana
A name of Hawaiian origin meaning "family" or "extended family".
Name Census estimates that about 458 living Americans carry the first name Ohana. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ohana today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ohana births was 2023 (54 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ohana. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Ohana with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
458
~ 1 in 748,372 Americans
Peak year
2023
54 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,473
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Ohana: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ohana from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 241 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ohana by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ohana during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ohanas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. Florida, New York, California recorded the most babies named Ohana, while Pennsylvania, Illinois, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 10 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ohana
The name Ohana originates from the Hawaiian language and culture. It is derived from the Hawaiian word 'ohana', which means family or extended family. The concept of 'ohana' is deeply rooted in the Hawaiian way of life, emphasizing the importance of familial bonds, unity, and togetherness.
While the exact origins of the name are unclear, it is believed to have been in use for several centuries. The Hawaiian islands have a rich oral tradition, and the name Ohana may have been passed down through generations, reflecting the strong familial ties that were vital in the island communities.
There are no known historical records or ancient texts that specifically mention the name Ohana. However, its connection to the Hawaiian concept of 'ohana' suggests that it has been a part of the island culture for a significant period of time.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ohana can be found in the Hawaiian census records from the late 19th century. During this period, several individuals bearing the name Ohana were documented, indicating its use as a given name.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals named Ohana. One prominent figure was Ohana Kahanamoku, a Hawaiian swimmer and surfer who was born in 1888 and passed away in 1968. He was a five-time Olympic medalist and is considered a pioneer in the sport of surfing, helping to popularize it worldwide.
Another notable Ohana was Ohana Nui, a Hawaiian chief and leader from the island of Kauai in the late 18th century. He played a significant role in the unification of the Hawaiian islands under King Kamehameha I and was respected for his leadership and strategic abilities.
In the field of music, Ohana Kealoha was a renowned Hawaiian singer and musician who lived from 1899 to 1978. She was known for her beautiful vocals and her dedication to preserving and promoting traditional Hawaiian music.
Ohana Kupihea was a Hawaiian artist and painter who lived from 1891 to 1976. Her vibrant paintings captured the beauty of the Hawaiian landscapes and cultural traditions, and her works are celebrated as important representations of Hawaiian art.
Lastly, Ohana Kekoa was a Hawaiian educator and advocate for the preservation of the Hawaiian language and culture. Born in 1923, she dedicated her life to teaching and promoting the importance of maintaining the island's heritage and traditions.
While these are just a few examples, the name Ohana has been carried by many individuals throughout history, each contributing to the rich tapestry of Hawaiian culture and tradition.
People
Ohana + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ohana as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with O
Other first names starting with O with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ohana: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ohana?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 458 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ohana going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 748,372 US residents.
Is Ohana a common name?
We classify Ohana as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 461 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ohana most popular?
The single biggest year for Ohana was 2023, when 54 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ohana is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Ohana in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ohana a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ohana in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Ohana still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ohana in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Ohana can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Ohana?
You can see how many Americans are named Ohana on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.