Solomon Islands Baby Names
Solomon Islands names blend traditional Melanesian names from over 70 languages with English Christian names brought by missionaries in the 19th century.
Solomon Islands baby naming trends in Oceania combine local tradition and global favorites.
Current high-interest names include boys like Manasseh, Sogavare, Samuel and girls like Margaret, Ruth, Lavinia. Explore meanings, origins, and pronunciation below.
Most Popular Boy Names in Solomon Islands
- #1ManassehHebrewmaking forgetfulness; God has caused me to forgetmah-NAS-eh
- #2SogavareMelanesianstrong; enduringsoh-gah-VAH-reh
- Samuel#3HebrewGod has heardSAM-yoo-el
- #4EzekielHebrewGod will strengtheneh-ZEE-kee-el
- #5RiniMelanesianpeaceful spiritREE-nee
- #6BarnabasHebrewson of consolationBAR-nah-bas
- Elijah#7Hebrewmy God is the Lordeh-LY-jah
- #8DicksonEnglishson of Richard; powerful rulerDIK-son
- #9TeviMelanesianof the land; earth personTEH-vee
- #10BaddeleyEnglishBadda's clearingBAD-eh-lee
Most Popular Girl Names in Solomon Islands
- #1MargaretGreekpearlMAR-gah-ret
- Ruth#2Hebrewcompanion; friend; vision of beautyROOTH
- Lavinia#3Latinpurity; woman of Romelah-VIN-ee-ah
- #4EdnaHebrewpleasure; rejuvenationED-nah
- #5MiriamHebrewbeloved; wished-for childMEER-ee-am
- #6RoselynLatinbeautiful roseROZ-eh-lin
- Esther#7Persianstar; hiddenES-ter
- #8TalithaAramaiclittle girl; ariseTAL-ih-thah
- #9LekaMelanesianflower; to bloomLEH-kah
- Grace#10Latingrace; favour of GodGRAYS