Holding steady, #6,546 for girls today.
Popularity of Manuella since 1916
Babies named Manuella per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 27 |
| 1920s | 69 |
| 1930s | 60 |
| 1940s | 56 |
| 1950s | 29 |
| 1960s | 19 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 15 |
| 1990s | 21 |
| 2000s | 89 |
| 2010s | 157 |
| 2020s | 100 |
Meaning & origin
Manuella first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1916, and while it has never been a top-tier name, it has maintained a steady presence. Its peak popularity came in 2019, after which it has remained stable. Though still relatively uncommon, the name has found a consistent audience, particularly in Massachusetts. As a feminine variant of the biblical Emmanuel, Manuella carries deep religious resonance while offering a distinct, melodic alternative to the more common Manuela.
Manuella is the feminine form of Manuel, which derives from the Hebrew name Immanuel (עִמָּנוּאֵל), meaning 'God is with us.' The name entered Spanish and Portuguese through biblical influence, and has been used in these languages for centuries. In French, it appears as Manuelle. The name has been borne across Latin America and Europe, with moderate but persistent usage.
Where Manuella is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Manuella” around the world
Where Manuella lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
20
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Manu, Ella, Manny
Sibling names for Manuella
Names that share Manuella's style, for a brother or sister.
