Gender: Male
Origin: Hawaiian
Meaning: God of fire in Hawaiian mythology
Pronunciation: MOW-ee, /ˈmaʊ.i/, M AW IY
Popularity Rank: #42,306
Means 'god of fire' in Hawaiian mythology. Maui is a trickster hero who created the Hawaiian Islands by pulling them out of the sea.
The name Maui is of Hawaiian origin and means God of fire in Hawaiian mythology, trickster hero who created the Hawaiian Islands., Maui island. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Maui is commonly found in United States of America, Philippines, Italy, and 56 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: MOW-ee
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈmaʊ.i/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M AW IY
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AW: Pronounce as in "cow" (K AW)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Maui is recorded 754 times globally, ranking it as the 42,306th most common name worldwide.
Maui is most prevalent in United States of America, with 141 occurrences, making it the 13,167th most popular name in the country.
In Philippines, the name Maui is found among 1 in every 3113 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #13,167 | 1 : 12,831 |
| Philippines | #1,453 | 1 : 3,113 |
| Italy | #14,231 | 1 : 17,650 |
| Saudi Arabia | #30,124 | 1 : 46,648 |
| Kuwait | #11,283 | 1 : 21,866 |
| United Arab Emirates | #19,010 | 1 : 35,540 |
| France | #26,016 | 1 : 46,571 |
| Germany | #10,529 | 1 : 14,668 |
| Malaysia | #32,794 | 1 : 82,941 |
| Singapore | #10,663 | 1 : 23,541 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Maui from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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