Rising since 2002, #4,352 for girls today.
Popularity of Mannat since 2000
Babies named Mannat per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 106 |
| 2010s | 308 |
| 2020s | 197 |
Meaning & origin
Mannat, a name of Punjabi origin meaning a wish or prayer, has seen a steady rise in usage in the United States since it first appeared in 2000. By 2025 it ranked #4,352, meaning roughly 1 in every 50,227 babies given the name. Its peak popularity occurred in 2019, and the name has been on an upward trajectory since 2002. The name is most frequently given in New York and California, states with large South Asian communities. Mannat’s appealing sound and spiritual connotation have made it a distinctive choice for families looking to honor their cultural heritage.
Mannat derives from the Punjabi word for a wish or prayer, often made at a religious shrine. It is commonly used as a feminine given name among Sikh and Hindu communities. The name gained visibility in the 2000s, partly due to its use in Bollywood films.
Where Mannat is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Mannat” around the world
Where Mannat lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Manu, Manna, Nattu
Variants: Manat
Sibling names for Mannat
Names that share Mannat's style, for a brother or sister.
