Ava Kowalski

By Ava Kowalski
Global Naming Traditions Specialist

Updated on September 02, 2024

Tiki

US Popularity Rank: 11567

Origin: Pacific Islander

Meaning: Hope

For many, the name Tiki will bring to mind the famous large Polynesian carvings known as hei-tiki. In some Māori traditions, Tiki is the name of the first man created by the gods or atua, embedding this name with significance_._ An alternate origin of Tiki is the feminine Hebrew name Tikvah, meaning "hope." Whether you wish to give baby a beautiful connection to their heritage or inspire them to dream big, Tiki is a lovely gender-neutral name.

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