Ohani
A Hawaiian name meaning "The beautiful one" or "Graceful".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Ohani. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ohani today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ohani births was 2006 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ohani. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ohani. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2006
6 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2006 SSA rank
#11,659
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Ohani: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Ohani 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 Ohani during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Ohani
The name Ohani is believed to have its origins in the Polynesian languages, specifically from the Hawaiian and Maori cultures. It is thought to be derived from the Maori word "ohana," which means family or community, and the Hawaiian word "hani," which means beautiful or handsome.
In Polynesian cultures, names often carry deep significance and are chosen to reflect the values and beliefs of the community. The name Ohani may have been given to children with the hope that they would grow up to be beautiful or handsome members of their family or community.
The earliest recorded use of the name Ohani is difficult to pinpoint, as many Polynesian cultures had oral traditions and did not have written records until more recent times. However, there are some historical references to the name in Polynesian legends and folklore.
One notable figure in history who bore the name Ohani was a Hawaiian chieftain who lived in the late 18th century. He was known for his leadership and his efforts to protect his people's lands and traditions.
Another historical figure named Ohani was a Maori leader in New Zealand in the early 19th century. She was respected for her wisdom and her ability to negotiate peace between different tribes.
In the 20th century, there was a Samoan artist named Ohani Ioane who was celebrated for his traditional wood carvings and tapa cloth designs. He was born in 1923 and passed away in 2008.
Another notable individual with the name Ohani was a Tongan academic and writer named Ohani Mahina, who was born in 1956. He has written extensively on Polynesian cultures and philosophies.
Finally, Ohani Noa was a Tahitian environmentalist and activist who played a significant role in raising awareness about the impacts of nuclear testing in the Pacific region. She was born in 1935 and passed away in 2008.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the name Ohani, which reflects the rich cultural heritage and values of Polynesian communities.
People
Ohani + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ohani 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
Ohani: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ohani?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ohani 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Ohani a common name?
We classify Ohani as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ohani most popular?
The single biggest year for Ohani was 2006, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ohani is about 20 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 Ohani in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ohani a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ohani in the SSA data are male. 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 Ohani still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ohani 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 Ohani 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 have the name Ohani?
If you just want to know how many people have the name Ohani, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.