Declining since 2016, #8,362 for girls today.
Popularity of Manreet since 1999
Babies named Manreet per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 18 |
| 2010s | 132 |
| 2020s | 56 |
Meaning & origin
Manreet is a relatively modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1999. By 2025, it ranked 8,362, with approximately 1 in 133,939 newborns receiving the name. Its popularity peaked in 2015, after which it has been on a falling trajectory since 2016. The name has not been strongly associated with any particular U.S. state in Social Security data. As a compound Punjabi name, Manreet reflects a creative naming tradition within Sikh culture, combining meaningful elements to form a distinct identity. Its use remains uncommon but carries cultural resonance for families of Punjabi heritage.
Manreet (also spelled Manrite) is a modern Punjabi name formed from two Sanskrit-derived elements: 'man' (मणि, maṇi) meaning 'jewel' or 'gem,' and 'reet' (रात्रि, rātri) meaning 'night.' The name thus carries the sense of 'jewel of the night' or 'night's gem.' It is used predominantly among Sikh families in India and the diaspora. As a relatively recent coinage, its usage emerged in the late 20th century, fitting a pattern of creative compound names combining meaningful elements.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Manu, Reetu, Manny
Variants: Manrite, Manreet Kaur
Sibling names for Manreet
Names that share Manreet's style, for a brother or sister.
