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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Manish — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Manisa|Manisha
SanskritBoy→ Stable

Manish

mah-NEESH · 2 syllables

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Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13609 in 2022

Peak: #13336 in 2020

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13609 in 2022

Peak: #13336 in 2020

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 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)20202022

Rank #13609 · Falling since 2020

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
Sanskrit RootHindiSouth AsianVirtue NameIntellectualClassicMasculine2-syllablePopular in IndiaEstablished
Character
intellectually mindedcreative vision
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Manishs

reformistactivistadministrativededicatedprogressive
STRONG
High confidence

Manish is a Sanskrit boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Manish at a Glance
Meaning:From Sanskrit meaning 'intellectual' or 'wise one', derived from 'manas' (mind). Popular in Indian culture as a virtue name.
Language root:Sanskrit · Hindi
Peak rank:#13336 in 2020
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Manish Malhotra
Fashion Designer
Manish Sisodia
Politician
Similar Sound
MaheshAshishRajeshAnilRohan◈
Similar Style
ArjunAdityaVikramNikhilSanjay
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Manish
PriyaAnayaArjunNehaRohan◈Deepika
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Manish · Overview
Summary

Manish is a Sanskrit boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Strengths
Meaningful · Classic character
Manish carries a warm, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
manish.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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