Manaal
An Arabic feminine name meaning "unattainable" or "far from reach".
Name Census estimates that about 323 living Americans carry the first name Manaal. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Manaal today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Manaal births was 2002 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Manaal. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
323
~ 1 in 1,061,159 Americans
Peak year
2002
19 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,096
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Manaal: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Manaal from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 142 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Manaal remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Manaal by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Manaal during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Manaals live
Origin
Meaning and history of Manaal
The name Manaal is of Arabic origin and is believed to have its roots in ancient Semitic languages. It is derived from the Arabic word "manaal," which means "attainment" or "achievement." The name is often associated with concepts of success, accomplishment, and reaching one's goals.
In Islamic traditions, the name Manaal is mentioned in various religious texts and literary works. One of the earliest recorded references to the name can be found in the poetry of renowned Arab poets from the 6th and 7th centuries, such as Imru' al-Qais and Labid ibn Rabi'ah.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Manaal. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Manaal ibn Yasar, a renowned scholar of hadith (prophetic traditions) who lived in the 8th century CE. Another prominent figure was Manaal al-Qazwini, a 12th-century Persian scholar and writer known for his influential works on geography and history.
In the modern era, Manaal Haydar (born 1934) is a renowned Lebanese artist and painter, celebrated for her vibrant and expressive works that capture the essence of Middle Eastern culture and traditions. Manaal al-Dowayan (born 1973) is a Saudi Arabian artist and activist, whose works explore themes of identity, gender roles, and societal norms in the Arab world.
Another notable figure is Manaal Aridi (born 1986), a Lebanese-Canadian entrepreneur and activist who founded the organization "Women on the Rise" to empower and support women in Lebanon and the Middle East region. Manaal Masalmeh (born 1991) is a Jordanian squash player who has represented her country in numerous international tournaments and championships.
The name Manaal continues to be popular in various Arabic-speaking countries, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa. It is often chosen by parents for its positive connotations and association with achievement and success, reflecting their hopes and aspirations for their children.
People
Manaal + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Manaal as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Manaal: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Manaal?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 323 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Manaal going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,061,159 US residents.
Is Manaal a common name?
We classify Manaal as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 326 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Manaal most popular?
The single biggest year for Manaal was 2002, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Manaal is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Manaal a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Manaal in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.