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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Manase — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Manasa|Manases
HebrewBoy↑↑ Surging

Manase

muh-NAH-seh · 3 syllables

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#10498
↑↑ Surging
#10498
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 7
Peak rank
#10498 in 2024
5yr change
+2941 ranks
Birth frequency
1.9 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #10498 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Hebrew boy names
Manase

Popularity score: 7  ·  SSA Rank: #10498

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+2941 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
22 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
HebrewBiblicalReligiousBoyClassic3-syllableOld TestamentTraditionalJewish Heritage
Character
steadfast devotionspiritual depthquiet strengthhumble grace
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Manases

repentanttransformativehumblefaithfulpenitent
STRONG
High confidence

Manase is a Hebrew boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #10498 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +2941 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#10498 · very rare
Manase at a Glance
Meaning:From Hebrew Menashe, meaning 'causing to forget.' Biblical name of Joseph's firstborn son and a tribe of Israel.
Language root:Hebrew · Biblical
Peak rank:#10498 in 2024
5yr change:+2941 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
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Similar Style
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Manase · Overview
Summary

Manase is a Hebrew boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #10498 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Manase scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 2941 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Religious · Classic character
Manase carries a serious, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Manase is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
manase.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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