Total births
703
Unisex name · since 1917
Mana
703 babies named Mana in U.S. Social Security records since 1917, with the highest year being 2009. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #6962
- among girls today
- 703
- born since 1917
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 61%
- more common than other girls
703 babies have been named Mana since 1917, making it today's #6962 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Mana recorded 703 times among girls since 1917, holding rank #6962 nationally today, ahead of 61% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1917 to 2025.
- #6962 among girls today
- 703 born since 1917
- 2010s peak decade
- 61% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Mana is currently the #6962 unisex name in America, more common than 61% of girls - 703 born since 1917, peaking in the 2010s.
- #6962
- among girls today
- 703
- born since 1917
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 61%
- more common than other girls
Mana vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#6962
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 61% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Mana was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
27 babies were named Mana in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
How Mana compares
703 Top 38% higher than 62% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Mana's all-time total is 84% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Mana | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 703 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 27 | 48 | 19,840 |
Mana's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Mana's SSA record in two at 2001 and the more recent half accounts for 73% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 27%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1923, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2009 peak of 27, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Mana at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2009
Current rank
#6,962
Active since
1917
Mana popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1917–2025
- Peak year (2009)
- 27
- Annual births at peak, across 109 years of records
Mana popularity over time - boys
134 total births recorded since 2003 (Mana as boys' name)
Mana by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Mana's strongest decade.
232 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Mana births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 8
1910s
8 births
- 1920s 5
1920s
5 births
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
- 1950s 12
1950s
12 births
- 1970s 13
1970s
13 births
- 1980s 54
1980s
54 births
- 1990s 87
1990s
87 births
- 2000s
2000s
173 births
- 2010s
2010s
232 births
- 2020s
2020s
114 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 232 births (33% of all-time use).
How Mana compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Mana's total volume
Mana vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Mana by state
Where Mana concentrates geographically, total births since 1917
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 113 | 16.1% |
| #2 | New York | | 11 | 1.6% |
California share of Mana's total US births 16.1%
Even split
113 of 703 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mana? ▼
Mana has been given to 703 babies in the U.S. since 1917, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #6962 as of the latest data. 27 babies were born in 2009, its single highest year.
When was Mana most popular? ▼
Mana was most popular in the 2010s decade with 232 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
Where is Mana most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mana are California (113 births), New York (11 births).
Is Mana a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Mana is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 703 births, and as a boy's name it has 134 births.
How long has the name Mana been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Mana since 1917 -- 109 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Mana? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mandy, Manuela, Mandi, Manda, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Mana's data
- Mana's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (232 total births) through the 2020s (114) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Manas (113 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Mana
Nearby Names Like Mana
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mana
Mandy Girl
#4114 42,465 births
Manuela Girl
#2084 11,033 births
Mandi Girl
#12365 10,025 births
Manda Girl
3,294 births
Mandie Girl
2,733 births
Compare Mana side by side: Mana vs Mandy Mana vs Manuela Mana vs Mandi
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1917–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Mana: #6962 Unisex Name - 703 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mana. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Mana draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.