Manha
An Indian feminine name derived from Sanskrit meaning "reverent".
Name Census estimates that about 1,240 living Americans carry the first name Manha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Manha today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Manha births was 2023 (101 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Manha. 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.
Key insights
- • Manha is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 10 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.2K
~ 1 in 276,415 Americans
Peak year
2023
101 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,947
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Manha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Manha from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 763 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Manha remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Manha 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 Manha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Manhas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 12 states and territories. New York, Minnesota, Texas recorded the most babies named Manha, while Maryland, Georgia, Massachusetts recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 62 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Manha
The name Manha originates from the Sanskrit language, an ancient Indo-Aryan language of South Asia. It first appeared in ancient Hindu texts and scriptures dating back to the 5th century BCE. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "manah," which means "mind" or "intellect," implying a deep and thoughtful nature.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Manha can be found in the Mahabharata, a remarkable Sanskrit epic dating back to the 8th or 9th century BCE. In this ancient text, Manha is described as a wise and learned sage who imparted valuable teachings to his disciples.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Manha. One such figure was Manha Devi (1504-1545), a prominent Hindu queen and warrior from the Gond kingdom of central India. Known for her bravery and military prowess, she successfully defended her kingdom against numerous invasions during her reign.
Another historical figure with the name Manha was Manha Nayak (1499-1567), a renowned poet and scholar from the Vijayanagara Empire in southern India. His works, written in the Kannada language, are celebrated for their depth, eloquence, and philosophical insights.
In the realm of literature, Manha Swaminathan (1920-2013) was a respected Indian writer and journalist. Her novels and short stories explored themes of social justice, gender equality, and the complexities of human relationships. She was honored with numerous literary awards throughout her illustrious career.
The name Manha also holds significance in Buddhist traditions. Manha Thera (5th century BCE) was a revered Buddhist monk and disciple of the Buddha himself. He is renowned for his wisdom and profound understanding of the Dharma, the teachings of Buddhism.
Lastly, Manha Lal (1874-1957) was a prominent Indian mathematician and educator. He made significant contributions to the field of arithmetic and played a pivotal role in shaping modern mathematics education in India through his innovative teaching methods and influential textbooks.
These are just a few examples of the historical figures who have carried the name Manha, each leaving an indelible mark in their respective fields and cultures.
People
Manha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Manha 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
Manha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Manha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,240 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Manha 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 276,415 US residents.
Is Manha a common name?
We classify Manha as "Rare". It ranks above 91.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,249 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Manha most popular?
The single biggest year for Manha was 2023, when 101 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Manha is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Manha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Manha 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.