US Popularity:12207
Meaning:He makes rivers
If you can imagine baby making history one day, the name Hiawatha is sure to manifest an eventful life. This masculine name comes from the Ojibwa language and translates to “he makes rivers.” This was the name of the Onondaga chief who is credited for forming the Iroquois Federation. He has since become a legendary figure and the subject of a Longfellow poem, Song of Hiawatha. Whether you want to help baby connect to their Indigenous roots or inspire their leadership skills, Hiawatha is sure to make life-changing waves.

How Popular Is The Name Hiawatha?

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2004
#12014
in 2004
- 5283
from 1988
In comparison to the previous year's data

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