Alekai vs Mana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alekai

Boy #6,590 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of mankind"

Origin: Greek via Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Polynesian Pacific Islander Modern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,590
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kai, Ale, Alek

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Alekai Rank #6,590
Mana Rank #6,420

Mana is more popular, ranked #6420 vs #6590 for Alekai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alekai ___

  • Alekai James
  • Alekai Cole
  • Alekai Reef
  • Alekai Blue
  • Alekai Ocean
  • Alekai Finn

Mana ___

  • Mana Kai
  • Mana River
  • Mana James
  • Mana Luca
  • Mana Ray
  • Mana Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alekai

Kai Leilani Keone Kaimana Nalu

If you choose Mana

Koa Lani Hana Keanu Aria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alekai or Mana more popular?

Mana is more popular, ranked #6420 compared to Alekai at #6590 in the United States.

What do Alekai and Mana mean?

Alekai means "defender of mankind" (Greek via Hawaiian origin). Mana means "spiritual power, authority, prestige" (Polynesian origin).

Are Alekai and Mana boy or girl names?

Alekai is primarily a boy name. Mana is primarily a boy name.

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