Holding steady.
Popularity of Manilla since 1898
Babies named Manilla per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 46 |
| 1900s | 21 |
| 1910s | 24 |
| 1920s | 28 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Manilla is a rare American name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1898, its peak year, during the Spanish-American War era. It has never ranked among the top 1,000 names and remains extremely uncommon. The number of births per year has been stable but low, with no significant revival since the 1890s. The name is likely a place name from Manila or a variant spelling, but its exact origin is uncertain.
The name Manilla is likely derived from the capital city of the Philippines, Manila, or from the Spanish word 'manilla' meaning 'bracelet'. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1898, possibly inspired by the Spanish-American War's Battle of Manila. However, as a given name its origin is uncertain and may be an invented or place-derived name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Manny, Mani, Nilla
Sibling names for Manilla
Names that share Manilla's style, for a brother or sister.
