How Many People Are Named Mana?

Complete statistics for the name Mana: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Mana
Very Rare
Hawaiian

Mana means 'spirit' in Hawaiian and it's very rare, with only 779 people bearing this name in the US today, making up 1 in 423,802 Americans. The majority, 81%, are under 30, showing it's a truly modern choice.

~759
Living in US
1 in 436,692
Americans
2013
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Spirit
🌐
Origin
Hawaiian
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Energetic Inspired
11
Life Path Number

Life-path number 11 is often associated with spiritual awakening and intuition.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

889,812
Worldwide Bearers
#1,039
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
473,248
🇳🇵 Nepal
282,686
🇹🇭 Thailand
47,056
🇨🇲 Cameroon
20,121
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
8,091
🇪🇬 Egypt
7,851
🇹🇬 Togo
5,192
🇺🇸 United States
3,795
🇮🇷 Iran
3,612
🇸🇸 South Sudan
3,356

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
127 (16%)
♀ Female
652 (84%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 20
651
Would be under 30 (81%)
125
Would be 30–60 (16%)
30
Would be over 60 (4%)

All 806 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2013

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
85
Classic Feel
19
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Mana Through the Generations

People named Mana have been quietly entering the world since 1989, but the name really took off in 2013 when there were 37 births. Today, most Mana's are young, with 651 under 30, 125 between 30 and 60, and just 30 over 60. This slow rise suggests Mana is becoming more popular among younger parents looking for something unique.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 104
Hawaii 16
New York 11

⭐ Famous People Named Mana

Mana is a given name that is typically feminine in Japan and gender-neutral in Iran.…

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✨ Similar Names to Mana

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Mana's Hawaiian roots

📄 About the Name Mana

How Many People Have the Name Mana?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 759 people in the United States currently share the name Mana. That works out to roughly 1 in every 436,692 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Mana a Common or Rare Name?

Mana is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Mana Mean?

Mana means "spirit" and comes from Hawaiian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Mana in SSA data, approximately 16% are male and 84% are female.

When Was Mana Most Popular?

The name Mana reached peak popularity in 2013, with 37 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Mana?

Approximately 759 people named Mana live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 759. That works out to roughly 1 in 436,692 Americans.

Is Mana a rare name?

Mana is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 436,692 Americans has this name.

What does the name Mana mean?

Mana means "spirit" and comes from Hawaiian origins.

Is Mana more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 16% of people named Mana are male and 84% are female.

When was Mana most popular?

Mana peaked in 2013 with 37 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US759
All-Time Births759
1 in X1 in 436,692
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age20
Peak Year2013
World Rank#1,039
Male %16%
Female %84%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.