Kiribati Baby Names
I-Kiribati names are rooted in the Gilbertese language and were heavily influenced by Christian missionaries, resulting in a blend of traditional and biblical names.
Kiribati baby naming trends in Oceania combine local tradition and global favorites. Kiribati is also known as Republic of Kiribati.
Current high-interest names include boys like Teeta, Anote, Ioane and girls like Nei, Bwenawa, Iotua. Explore meanings, origins, and pronunciation below.
Most Popular Boy Names in Kiribati
- #1TeetaGilbertesestanding firmteh-EH-tah
- #2AnoteHebrewfavoured by Godah-NO-teh
- #3IoaneHebrewGod is graciousee-OH-ah-neh
- #4TabaiGilbertesewave; ocean swelltah-BY
- #5BeretitentiGilbertesepresident; leaderbeh-reh-tee-TEN-tee
- #6TimonGreekhonour; to honourTEE-mon
- #7EritaiGilbertesebrave; courageouseh-REE-ty
- #8BaranikoHebrewson of consolationbah-rah-NEE-koh
- #9TimeonGreekhonouring Godtee-meh-ON
- #10NatanHebrewGod has givenNAH-tan
Most Popular Girl Names in Kiribati
- #1NeiGilberteselady; feminine titleNAY
- #2BwenawaGilbertesegood land; paradisebweh-NAH-wah
- #3IotuaHebrewGod is salvationee-oh-TOO-ah
- #4TekareiGilberteseshining; radiantteh-kah-RAY
- #5MaeririGilbertesebeautiful blossommah-eh-REE-ree
- #6AnotiaGilbertesecalm seaah-noh-TEE-ah
- #7TeiraakaGilbertesegood fishing groundteh-ee-RAH-kah
- #8TebonginakoGilbertesesea blessingteh-bong-ee-NAH-koh
- #9ReetaSanskritpearl; right; properREE-tah
- #10KabireniGilbertesegreat helperkah-bee-REH-nee