Samoan Baby Names

Samoan baby names carry the sound, history and meaning of the Samoan naming tradition. Our collection holds 20 Samoan names, 11 for boys and 4 for girls, each with its own meaning, origin notes, popularity and numerology. Browse the names below and follow any one for its full profile.

Whether you are drawn to Samoan names for heritage, for their sound, or simply for a meaning that resonates, this page is a living list that grows as we research and add more. Names are shown with the most prominent first.

Samoan names & meanings

AigaFamily — a classic with a fresh edgeSamoan · Numerology 9AlekiDefender; (Alex) — soft-sounding with strong rootsSamoan · Numerology 2FetuA star — a classic with a fresh edgeSamoan · Numerology 7FilipoLover of horses; (Philip) — timeless and effortless to saySamoan · Numerology 4FolauA voyage, a journey — a name with quiet staying powerSamoan · Numerology 1IosefaGod will increase; (Joseph) — a name with quiet staying powerSamoan · Numerology 1LagiThe sky, the heavens — full of character and easy to loveSamoan · Numerology 2LupeDove — a small name carrying real depthSamoan · Numerology 9MalosiStrong, powerful — rooted yet ready to travelSamoan · Numerology 6ManuA bird — rooted yet ready to travelSamoan · Numerology 4ManuiaGood fortune, well-being — memorable across culturesSamoan · Numerology 5MaualugaHigh, lofty, dignified — timeless and effortless to saySamoan · Numerology 5Sina(a legendary maiden) — a name with quiet staying powerSamoan · Numerology 7SioneGod is gracious; (John) — gentle, modern and genuinely meaningfulSamoan · Numerology 8TalofaLove, affection; (a greeting) — timeless and effortless to saySamoan · Numerology 1TasiOne, the first — timeless and effortless to saySamoan · Numerology 4TauWarrior; to arrive — a small name carrying real depthSamoan · Numerology 6TavitaBeloved; David — memorable across culturesSamoan, Polynesian · Numerology 1Teuila(the red ginger, the national flower) — gentle, modern and genuinely meaningfulSamoan · Numerology 5VaiteleGreat waters — gentle, modern and genuinely meaningfulSamoan · Numerology 11

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Frequently Asked Questions

+What are some popular Samoan baby names?

Well-known Samoan names in our collection include Aiga, Aleki, Fetu, Filipo, Folau. Each name links to a full profile with its meaning, origin, popularity and numerology.

+How many Samoan names are listed here?

We currently list 20 Samoan names — 11 for boys and 4 for girls, and the collection grows regularly as we research and add more.

+How do I choose a Samoan name?

Start from the meaning you want for your child, then read the full profile for pronunciation, popularity and sibling-name ideas. You can also use our name, sibling and middle-name tools to refine your shortlist.