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#3HebrewA Hebrew name meaning 'God has heard.' In the Bible, Samuel was a prominent prophet and judge known for his integrity and faith.SAM-yoo-el
- #4EzekielHebrewGod will strengtheneh-ZEE-kee-el
- #5RiniMelanesianpeaceful spiritREE-nee
- #6BarnabasHebrewson of consolationBAR-nah-bas
- Elijah#7HebrewA Hebrew name meaning 'Yahweh is my God.' In the Bible, Elijah was a powerful prophet known for his miracles and devotion.eh-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#2HebrewA Hebrew name meaning 'companion' or 'friend.' Famously held by the biblical Ruth, it symbolizes loyalty, kindness, and devotion.ROOTH
- Lavinia#3Latinpurity; woman of Romelah-VIN-ee-ah
- #4EdnaHebrewpleasure; rejuvenationED-nah
- #5MiriamHebrewbeloved; wished-for childMEER-ee-am
- #6RoselynLatinbeautiful roseROZ-eh-lin
- Esther#7PersianA Persian name meaning 'star.' In the Bible, Queen Esther was known for her beauty, bravery, and saving her people.ES-ter
- #8TalithaAramaiclittle girl; ariseTAL-ih-thah
- #9LekaMelanesianflower; to bloomLEH-kah
- Grace#10LatinAn English virtue name of Latin origin meaning 'favor' or 'blessing.' It symbolizes elegance, kindness, and divine favor.GRAYS