Mailo vs Mana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mailo

Boy #6,273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gentle, merciful, dear"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Hawaiian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,273
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mai

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

Mailo Rank #6,273
Mana Rank #6,420

Mailo is more popular, ranked #6273 vs #6420 for Mana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mailo ___

  • Mailo James
  • Mailo Alexander
  • Mailo River
  • Mailo Blue
  • Mailo Lee
  • Mailo Andre

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 Mailo

Milo Leo Enzo Cleo Zola

If you choose Mana

Koa Lani Hana Keanu Aria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mailo or Mana more popular?

Mailo is more popular, ranked #6273 compared to Mana at #6420 in the United States.

What do Mailo and Mana mean?

Mailo means "gentle, merciful, dear" (Germanic origin). Mana means "spiritual power, authority, prestige" (Polynesian origin).

Are Mailo and Mana boy or girl names?

Mailo is primarily a boy name. Mana is primarily a boy name.

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