Alekai
Meaning
"defender of mankind"
Origin: Greek via Hawaiian
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #6,590
- Total SSA Count
- 13
- Syllables
- 4
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Kai, Ale, Alek
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"defender of mankind"
Origin: Greek via Hawaiian
"spiritual power, authority, prestige"
Origin: Polynesian
Mana is more popular, ranked #6420 vs #6590 for Alekai.
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Mana is more popular, ranked #6420 compared to Alekai at #6590 in the United States.
Alekai means "defender of mankind" (Greek via Hawaiian origin). Mana means "spiritual power, authority, prestige" (Polynesian origin).
Alekai is primarily a boy name. Mana is primarily a boy name.