UK girl's name
Mana
A word meaning power or prestige in Hawaiian and Polynesian cultures.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Mana is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Mana popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5891, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 6 births.
This profile covers 58 England and Wales registrations across 16 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 58 living people in the UK are called Mana. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Mana ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 6 girls were registered as Mana.
- • About 58 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mana as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5891
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2016
6 births
Estimated living
58
2026
Meaning
What does Mana mean?
The name Mana has its origins in several ancient cultures and languages around the world. In Polynesian mythology, Mana refers to a supernatural force or spiritual power that can be passed on through individuals, objects, or rituals. The word is thought to have derived from the Proto-Polynesian root "mana," meaning "power" or "authority."
Mana is also a name found in Sanskrit, the ancient language of India. In Hinduism, it can refer to respect, honor, or the sacred essence within all beings. The name may be related to the Sanskrit word "manas," meaning "mind" or "soul." In this context, Mana could signify the divine nature or inner strength of an individual.
In ancient Egyptian mythology, the name Mana appears as a personification of the concept of truth, order, and cosmic harmony. Mana was often depicted as a feather, which symbolized lightness, justice, and the weighing of one's heart against the feather of truth in the afterlife.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Mana can be found in the Upanishads, a collection of ancient Hindu philosophical texts dating back to around the 8th century BCE. In these texts, Mana is described as a spiritual principle or the essence of consciousness.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Mana. In ancient Greece, Mana was the daughter of the river god Sangarius and the nymph Metope. In Hindu mythology, Mana was the daughter of the sage Virata and the wife of the warrior Samba.
In more recent times, Mana Zucca (1885-1972) was an Italian painter and sculptor known for her works depicting the human figure. Mana Neyestani (born 1973) is an Iranian cartoonist and political activist who has faced persecution for his satirical works criticizing the Iranian government.
Mana Wahine (1836-1921) was a prominent Maori leader and activist from New Zealand who advocated for women's rights and the preservation of Maori culture and language. Mana Loa (born 1986) is a professional wrestler from Samoa who has competed in various organizations, including WWE and Impact Wrestling.
Mana Izumi (1920-1985) was a Japanese writer and translator known for her works exploring themes of feminism, identity, and cultural clashes between East and West. She was awarded the Noma Literary Prize in 1964 for her novel "The Vagabond."
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Mana over time
The chart below shows babies named Mana registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Mana, the clearest high point is 2016. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mana by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mana was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4997 | 15 | 4 |
| 2010s | #5205 | 15 | 4 |
| 2000s | #4467 | 22 | 6 |
| 1990s | #3822 | 6 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Mana
- Megan 70,884
- Mia 67,204
- Molly 47,734
- Millie 44,390
- Maisie 32,671
- Matilda 29,965
- Maya 26,445
- Madison 18,441
- Maria 17,304
- Mollie 15,914
- Martha 15,116
- Maddison 14,918
FAQ
Mana: questions and answers
How popular is the name Mana in the UK right now?
In 2024, Mana was ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Mana most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 6 babies registered as Mana in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Mana?
A word meaning power or prestige in Hawaiian and Polynesian cultures.
How many people are called Mana in the UK?
A total of 58 babies have been registered as Mana across the 16 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.