Samoa Baby Names
Samoan names carry deep cultural weight, often reflecting the fa'a Samoa (Samoan way of life), nature, and Christian faith that define the island's identity.
Samoa baby naming trends in Oceania combine local tradition and global favorites. Samoa is also known as Independent State of Samoa.
Current high-interest names include boys like Tuilagi, Faleolo, Sione and girls like Sina, Fa'afetai, Mele. Explore meanings, origins, and pronunciation below.
Most Popular Boy Names in Samoa
- #1TuilagiSamoanof the chief's landtoo-ee-LAH-gee
- #2FaleoloSamoanhouse of Olo; belonging to the meeting housefah-leh-OH-loh
- #3SioneHebrewGod is gracioussee-OH-neh
- #4LagiSamoansky; heavenLAH-gee
- #5Tupa'iSamoanto strike; brave warriortoo-PAH-ee
- #6FonoSamoancouncil; gathering; assemblyFOH-noh
- #7VaiSamoanwater; fresh waterVY
- #8PeniHebrewson of my right handPEH-nee
- #9AlosioGermanicfamous warriorah-LOH-see-oh
- #10FaamausiliSamoangift of the heavens; God's blessingfah-ah-mow-SEE-lee
Most Popular Girl Names in Samoa
- Sina#1Polynesianradiance; moonlightSEE-nah
- #2Fa'afetaiSamoanthank God; gratitudefah-ah-feh-TY
- #3MeleHebrewbeloved; wished-for childMEH-leh
- #4LeilaniHawaiianheavenly flower; royal childlay-LAH-nee
- #5TiareTahitianflower; tiare gardeniatee-AH-reh
- #6AlofaSamoanlove; affectionah-LOH-fah
- #7TupouPolynesianof royal descent; kinglyTOO-poh
- #8IoaneHebrewGod is graciousee-OH-ah-neh
- #9TeuilaSamoanbeautiful like the teuila flowerteh-oo-EE-lah
- #10MataSamoanface; eye; blossomMAH-tah