Declining since 2013.
Popularity of Manan since 1984
Babies named Manan per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2006, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Manan's real moment was 2012.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 30 |
| 1990s | 27 |
| 2000s | 113 |
| 2010s | 96 |
| 2020s | 43 |
Meaning & origin
Manan is a name of Sanskrit and Arabic origins, used in India and the Islamic world. It first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1984, with its peak popularity in 2012, and has been declining in use since 2013. The name has not ranked among the top 1000, reflecting its rarity in the United States. Its meaning centers on kindness and benevolence, and it is linked to the Arabic divine name al-Mannan. While not common, Manan offers a cross-cultural appeal with a gentle sound and spiritual resonance.
Manan derives from Sanskrit मनन (manana), meaning 'reflection, thought, consideration', linked to the root मन् (man) 'to think'. In Arabic, it is a variant of Mannan, one of the 99 names of God in Islam, meaning 'the Bestower' or 'the Benefactor'. The name has been used across India and the Islamic world, though its prevalence is higher in South Asia.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Manny
Sibling names for Manan
Names that share Manan's style, for a brother or sister.
