Manuela vs Roxana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Manuela

Girl #2,112 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"God is with us"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Italian Latin American Catholic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,112
Total SSA Count
90
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Manu, Manue, Ela

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Roxana

Girl #2,083 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, luminous"

Origin: Old Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Romanian Spanish French Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,083
Total SSA Count
92
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Roxy, Roxie, Rox

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Popularity Comparison

Manuela Rank #2,112
Roxana Rank #2,083

Roxana is more popular, ranked #2083 vs #2112 for Manuela.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Manuela ___

  • Manuela Isabel
  • Manuela Sofia
  • Manuela Carmen
  • Manuela Lucia
  • Manuela Valentina
  • Manuela Belen

Roxana ___

  • Roxana Marie
  • Roxana Elena
  • Roxana Grace
  • Roxana Isabelle
  • Roxana Claire
  • Roxana Sofia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Manuela

Rafael Miguel Catalina Valentina Sebastian

If you choose Roxana

Darius Cyrus Alexander Cassandra Leander

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Manuela or Roxana more popular?

Roxana is more popular, ranked #2083 compared to Manuela at #2112 in the United States.

What do Manuela and Roxana mean?

Manuela means "God is with us" (Hebrew origin). Roxana means "bright, luminous" (Old Persian origin).

Are Manuela and Roxana boy or girl names?

Manuela is primarily a girl name. Roxana is primarily a girl name.

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