Manu vs Samaj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Manu

Boy #5,342 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bird, free spirit"

Origin: Maori/Polynesian

Cultural Roots

Maori Hawaiian Indian French Spanish Polynesian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,342
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Man, Manny

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Samaj

Boy #5,436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"community, society"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindi South Asian African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,436
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sam, Maj

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Manu Rank #5,342
Samaj Rank #5,436

Manu is more popular, ranked #5342 vs #5436 for Samaj.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Manu ___

  • Manu Kai
  • Manu Luca
  • Manu Remi
  • Manu Sol
  • Manu Elan
  • Manu Jax

Samaj ___

  • Samaj Ali
  • Samaj James
  • Samaj Lee
  • Samaj Ray
  • Samaj Omar
  • Samaj Jaylen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Manu

Luca Kai Tane Rua Aria

If you choose Samaj

Amara Zuri Kofi Jaden Sanaa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Manu or Samaj more popular?

Manu is more popular, ranked #5342 compared to Samaj at #5436 in the United States.

What do Manu and Samaj mean?

Manu means "bird, free spirit" (Maori/Polynesian origin). Samaj means "community, society" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Manu and Samaj boy or girl names?

Manu is primarily a boy name. Samaj is primarily a boy name.

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