Marshall Islands Baby Names
Marshallese names blend traditional Marshallese words with biblical names introduced by American Protestant missionaries in the 19th century.
Marshall Islands baby naming trends in Oceania combine local tradition and global favorites. Marshall Islands is also known as Republic of the Marshall Islands.
Current high-interest names include boys like Hilda, Iroij, Jibke and girls like Nena, Lily, Lina. Explore meanings, origins, and pronunciation below.
Most Popular Boy Names in Marshall Islands
- #1HildaGermanicbattle; warrior womanHIL-dah
- #2IroijMarshallesechief; paramount chiefee-ROH-ij
- #3JibkeMarshallesespirit of the oceanJIB-keh
- Moses#4Hebrewdrawn out of waterMOH-zez
- #5AmataMarshalleseprecious; belovedah-MAH-tah
- #6LomejakeMarshalleseto be saved by the waveloh-meh-JAH-keh
- #7JeliborMarshallesebrave on the oceanjeh-LEE-bor
- #8TonyLatinpriceless; invaluableTOH-nee
- John#9HebrewA foundational Hebrew name meaning 'God is gracious.' It is one of the most influential and popular names in history.JON
- #10BinejMarshallesesea turtle; ocean travellerBEE-nej
Most Popular Girl Names in Marshall Islands
- #1NenaMarshallesegirl; young womanNEH-nah
- Lily#2LatinAn English name referring to the lily flower, a symbol of purity, innocence, and rebirth. It is one of the most beloved floral names.LIL-ee
- Lina#3MarshalleseIn Arabic, it means 'tender' or 'palm tree.' In Greek, it is a diminutive of 'Adelina' or 'Carolina.' It is a sweet, international name.LEE-nah
- #4MajuroMarshallesetwo eyes; from the capital atollmah-JOO-roh
- #5TiaraGreekcrown; royal headdresstee-AH-rah
- #6JoannaHebrewGod is graciousjo-AN-ah
- #7DeborahHebrewA Hebrew name meaning 'bee.' In the Bible, Deborah was a prophetess and judge known for her wisdom, leadership, and courage.DEB-oh-rah
- #8AneseMarshalleseblessingah-NEH-seh
- #9KaidaMarshalleselittle ocean dragonKY-dah
- Ruth#10HebrewA Hebrew name meaning 'companion' or 'friend.' Famously held by the biblical Ruth, it symbolizes loyalty, kindness, and devotion.ROOTH