Bao vs Mana

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

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Popularity Comparison

Bao Rank #6,554
Mana Rank #6,420

Mana is more popular, ranked #6420 vs #6554 for Bao.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bao ___

  • Bao Wei
  • Bao Ming
  • Bao Jing
  • Bao Long
  • Bao Tian
  • Bao Yu

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 Bao

Mei Lin Kai Zhen Hua

If you choose Mana

Koa Lani Hana Keanu Aria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bao or Mana more popular?

Mana is more popular, ranked #6420 compared to Bao at #6554 in the United States.

What do Bao and Mana mean?

Bao means "protect, guard" (Chinese origin). Mana means "spiritual power, authority, prestige" (Polynesian origin).

Are Bao and Mana boy or girl names?

Bao is primarily a boy name. Mana is primarily a boy name.

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