Holding steady.
Popularity of Manmeet since 1991
Babies named Manmeet per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 16 | 17 |
| 2000s | 39 | 11 |
| 2010s | 22 | 13 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Manmeet entered U.S. birth records in 1992, and its peak usage came in 2005, when it reached its highest frequency among the names tracked by Social Security. Since then, its trajectory has remained stable, with a modest but consistent presence in the 2000s and beyond. Although it does not rank in the top 1000, the name maintains a foothold within Punjabi and Sikh communities in the United States. Its etymology, rooted in Sanskrit, gives it a spiritual and harmonious connotation that resonates with families seeking a meaningful, culturally rich name.
Manmeet is a compound of the Sanskrit elements "manas" (mind, heart) and "mitra" (friend, ally). The name signifies 'friend of the heart' or 'one who unites hearts.' It is widely used among Sikh and Hindu families in the Punjabi-speaking region, reflecting cultural values of love and fellowship.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Manu, Meet
Sibling names for Manmeet
Names that share Manmeet's style, for a brother or sister.
