Mannat
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "wish" or "desire".
Name Census estimates that about 574 living Americans carry the first name Mannat. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Mannat today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mannat births was 2016 (43 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mannat. 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
574
~ 1 in 597,133 Americans
Peak year
2016
43 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,245
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Mannat: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mannat 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 308 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Mannat remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mannat 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 Mannat during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Mannats live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, New York, Washington recorded the most babies named Mannat, while Washington, New York, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 93 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Mannat
The name Mannat is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, with its roots tracing back to the Middle Eastern region. The name is derived from the Arabic word "mannat," which means "grace" or "blessing." It is a feminine name that carries a sense of divine favor and appreciation.
In Islamic tradition, the name holds significant importance as it is mentioned in the Quran, the holy book of Islam. The concept of "mannat" is deeply rooted in the teachings of gratitude and thankfulness towards Allah (God) for the countless blessings bestowed upon humankind.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Mannat can be found in ancient Arabic texts and manuscripts, dating back to the 7th century AD. During this time, the name was commonly given to newborn girls as a way of expressing gratitude and seeking blessings from the divine.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Mannat. One of the earliest known figures was Mannat bint Al-Harith (born around 590 AD), a prominent Arabian poet and influential figure in pre-Islamic Arabia. Her poetry played a significant role in preserving the cultural heritage of the region.
Another famous bearer of the name was Mannat Al-Sulamiyya (born circa 670 AD), a revered Islamic scholar and jurist from the city of Kufa, modern-day Iraq. She was highly respected for her knowledge of Islamic jurisprudence and contributed greatly to the study of Hadith (sayings of the Prophet Muhammad).
In the 11th century, Mannat Al-Qadiriyya (born around 1020 AD) was a renowned Sufi mystic and poet from Persia (modern-day Iran). Her spiritual writings and poetry have left a lasting impact on the Sufi tradition and are still widely studied today.
During the Mughal era in India, Mannat Begum (born in 1605) was a prominent figure in the royal court of Emperor Shah Jahan. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her influence in the construction of the iconic Taj Mahal.
More recently, Mannat Noor (born in 1932) was a celebrated Pakistani writer and activist. She was a pioneering figure in the women's rights movement in Pakistan and played a crucial role in advocating for gender equality and education.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals who have carried the name Mannat throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the cultural richness of their respective societies.
People
Mannat + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mannat 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
Mannat: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mannat?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 574 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mannat 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 597,133 US residents.
Is Mannat a common name?
We classify Mannat as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 579 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mannat most popular?
The single biggest year for Mannat was 2016, when 43 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mannat is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Mannat a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mannat 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.