Tui Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: TOO-ee /ˈtuːi/
Origin: Maori; Hawaiian
Meaning: Tui (Maori) - a type of bird; Tui (Hawaiian) - to gather or collect
Historical & Cultural Background
In Maori culture, the Tui is a native bird known for its distinctive song and is often associated with the beauty of nature. The name is also used in Hawaiian culture, where it reflects the idea of gathering, embodying community and togetherness.
Both cultures hold deep respect for nature and the environment, which is reflected in their naming traditions.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tui was first seen in the United States in 2019.
Tui has ranked as high as #1366 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Tui has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Tui is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Tui was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Tui
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Tui.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2019 | 6 |