Emma vs Mana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emma

Girl #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2
Total SSA Count
13,485
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

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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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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Mana Rank #6,420

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #6420 for Mana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

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 Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Mana

Koa Lani Hana Keanu Aria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Mana more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Mana at #6420 in the United States.

What do Emma and Mana mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Mana means "spiritual power, authority, prestige" (Polynesian origin).

Are Emma and Mana boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Mana is primarily a boy name.

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