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Mansa
OriginTwi, Akan
Meaning"third born daughter"
GenderBoy & girl
US Rank
GirlsUnranked
Below 5 births
Boys#4101
2025 SSA
About Mansa
Used in Western African countries as a titular name, meaning "ruler, king", in Akan (or Twi, specifically), this simple yet substantial choice would be chosen for a third born daughter.
Mansa for boys#4101 US
Traditionally used as a title within the Mali empire, this regal choice is now used as a given name in Western African countries and among Mandinka and Maninka speakers.
Pronounced MAHN-suh.
As of October 2026, Mansa ranked #4101 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #3382 in 2020.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | #4,054 | 26 | 14 |
| 2018 | #3,488 | 32 | 17.6 |
| 2019 | #4,585 | 22 | 12.3 |
| 2020 | #3,382 | 33 | 19.1 |
| 2021 | #3,550 | 32 | 18.3 |
| 2022 | #4,382 | 24 | 13.7 |
| 2023 | #3,453 | 34 | 19.9 |
| 2024 | #4,804 | 21 | 12.2 |
| 2025 | #4,101 | 26 | 15.2 |
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