Micronesia Baby Names
Micronesian names reflect the islands' diverse languages — Chuukese, Pohnpeian, Kosraean, and Yapese — with strong Christian missionary influence from the 19th century.
Micronesia baby naming trends in Oceania combine local tradition and global favorites. Micronesia is also known as Federated States of Micronesia and FSM.
Current high-interest names include boys like John, Moses, Jackson and girls like Maria, Rosita, Livia. Explore meanings, origins, and pronunciation below.
Most Popular Boy Names in Micronesia
- John#1HebrewGod is graciousJON
- Moses#2Hebrewdrawn out of waterMOH-zez
- #3JacksonEnglishson of Jack; God is graciousJAK-son
- #4RendyEnglishshield wolfREN-dee
- #5BethwelHebrewhouse of GodBETH-wel
- #6IsidoreGreekgift of IsisIZ-ih-dor
- #7EldonEnglishnoble's hillEL-don
- #8PraisemanEnglishone who praisesPRAYZ-man
- #9SennyChuukesestrong; enduringSEN-ee
- #10BenhartGermanicbrave bear; strong as a bearBEN-hart
Most Popular Girl Names in Micronesia
- Maria#1Hebrewbeloved; wished-for childmah-REE-ah
- #2RositaLatinlittle roseroh-SEE-tah
- #3LiviaLatinolive; blue; enviousLIV-ee-ah
- #4LusaPohnpeianlight; pureLOO-sah
- #5PatienceLatinpatience; endurancePAY-shens
- #6SerlinaLatinserene; calmser-LEE-nah
- #7PraiselynEnglishone who praises; joyful praisePRAYZ-lin
- #8MayleenEnglishgentle strength; born in MayMAY-leen
- #9RowenaWelshwhite lance; slender and fairroh-EE-nah
- Sina#10Polynesianradiance; moonlightSEE-nah