Mana
Every Mana since 1917 — 837 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mana
Mana is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,341 in 2025 with 24 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1917, 837 American babies have been named Mana — about 84% girls and 16% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2013, when 37 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Mana stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mana year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | #5,341 | 6 | #11,505 |
| 2024 | 16 | #7,124 | 14 | #6,361 |
| 2023 | 13 | #8,327 | 12 | #7,144 |
| 2022 | 20 | #6,136 | 9 | #8,738 |
| 2021 | 24 | #5,345 | — | — |
| 2020 | 17 | #6,816 | 12 | #6,882 |
| 2019 | 23 | #5,555 | 10 | #7,995 |
| 2018 | 23 | #5,561 | 7 | #10,348 |
| 2017 | 26 | #5,138 | — | — |
| 2016 | 16 | #7,481 | 10 | #7,942 |
| 2015 | 25 | #5,402 | 7 | #10,232 |
| 2014 | 20 | #6,349 | 8 | #9,316 |
| 2013 | 25 | #5,427 | 12 | #6,880 |
| 2012 | 22 | #6,039 | 9 | #8,614 |
| 2011 | 27 | #5,151 | 7 | #10,349 |
| 2010 | 25 | #5,536 | — | — |
| 2009 | 27 | #5,328 | — | — |
| 2008 | 17 | #7,620 | — | — |
| 2007 | 16 | #7,960 | — | — |
| 2006 | 19 | #6,746 | 6 | #11,536 |
| 2005 | 15 | #7,764 | — | — |
| 2004 | 23 | #5,486 | — | — |
| 2003 | 19 | #6,220 | 5 | #12,062 |
| 2002 | 14 | #7,681 | — | — |
| 2001 | 15 | #7,192 | — | — |
| 2000 | 8 | #11,392 | — | — |
| 1995 | 9 | #9,236 | — | — |
| 1990 | 12 | #7,142 | — | — |
| 1985 | 6 | #10,105 | — | — |
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Famous people named Mana
- Mana Iwabuchi Soccer player · b. 1993
- Mana Ashida Actor · b. 2004
- Mana Nakao Soccer player · b. 1986
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mana in 2025?
Mana ranked #5,341 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 24 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mana?
837 babies have been named Mana in the United States since 1917, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mana most popular?
Mana peaked in 2013, when 37 newborns received the name.
Is Mana a boy or girl name?
Mana is used for both: about 84% of babies named Mana have been girls and 16% boys.
Is the name Mana rising or falling?
Mana is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Mana?
Well-known people named Mana include Mana Iwabuchi (soccer player), Mana Ashida (actor), Mana Nakao (soccer player).