Ohana
2025 SSA
About Ohana
Ohana is a feminine name of Hawaiian origin that carries profound cultural significance. The term literally means 'family' in Hawaiian language, but its meaning extends beyond blood relations to encompass a sense of community, belonging, and mutual care. The concept became widely recognized through Disney's animated film 'Lilo & Stitch' with its memorable quote, 'Ohana means family, and family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten.' As a personal name, Ohana remains relatively uncommon outside Hawaii but has gained some popularity among parents drawn to its warm meaning and connection to Hawaiian culture. The name embodies values of togetherness, loyalty, and the importance of extended family bonds.
Pronounced oh-HAH-nah.
As of October 2026, Ohana ranked #3759 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #3076 for girls in 2023.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | #4,707 | 30 | 16.9 |
| 2017 | #4,555 | 31 | 18 |
| 2018 | #4,970 | 27 | 15.9 |
| 2019 | #3,894 | 38 | 22.6 |
| 2020 | #3,588 | 42 | 26 |
| 2021 | #3,146 | 52 | 31.7 |
| 2022 | #3,354 | 48 | 29.3 |
| 2023 | #3,076 | 54 | 33.7 |
| 2024 | #3,473 | 45 | 27.8 |
| 2025 | #3,759 | 40 | 24.9 |