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Mana vs Ara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mana

Boy #6,420 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"spiritual power, authority, prestige"

Origin: Polynesian

Cultural Roots

Polynesian Maori Hawaiian Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,420
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Ara

Boy #6,422 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"king; the beautiful one (from Armenian legend)"

Origin: Armenian

Cultural Roots

Armenian Arabic Japanese Korean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,422
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Mana Rank #6,420
Ara Rank #6,422

Mana is more popular, ranked #6420 vs #6422 for Ara.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mana or Ara more popular?

Mana is more popular, ranked #6420 compared to Ara at #6422 in the United States.

What do Mana and Ara mean?

Mana means "spiritual power, authority, prestige" (Polynesian origin). Ara means "king; the beautiful one (from Armenian legend)" (Armenian origin).

Are Mana and Ara boy or girl names?

Mana is primarily a boy name. Ara is primarily a boy name.

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