UK boy's name
Maanav
Of Sanskrit origin, meaning "human being" or "mankind".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Maanav is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Maanav popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 8 births.
This profile covers 55 England and Wales registrations across 13 recorded years from 2000 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 38% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 55 living people in the UK are called Maanav. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Maanav ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 8 boys were registered as Maanav.
- • About 55 living people in the UK are estimated to have Maanav as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4991
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2013
8 births
Estimated living
55
2026
Meaning
What does Maanav mean?
The name Maanav has its origins in Sanskrit, one of the oldest and most influential languages of the Indian subcontinent. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "manava," which means "human being" or "man." The name Maanav can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts, such as the Vedas and the Upanishads, which date back to around the 2nd millennium BCE.
In Hindu mythology, Maanav is often associated with the concept of dharma, which refers to the moral and ethical principles that govern human behavior. The name is believed to have been given to individuals who embodied these principles and lived in harmony with the natural order of the universe.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Maanav can be found in the Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India. The epic tells the story of a great war between two branches of a royal family, and it includes references to several characters with the name Maanav.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Maanav. One of the most famous was Maanav Mishra, a renowned Indian philosopher and scholar who lived in the 9th century CE. He was known for his contributions to the field of Nyaya, one of the six schools of Hindu philosophy.
Another notable figure was Maanav Ganguli, an Indian writer and translator who lived in the 19th century. He is best known for his English translation of the Mahabharata, which is considered one of the most comprehensive and accurate translations of the epic to date.
In more recent times, Maanav Kaul was an Indian actor and playwright who gained recognition for his contributions to the theater. He was born in 1966 and was known for his avant-garde productions and his efforts to promote contemporary Indian theater.
Maanav Thapar was an Indian businessman and entrepreneur who co-founded one of India's largest software companies, HCL Technologies. He was born in 1954 and played a pivotal role in the development of the Indian information technology industry.
Maanav Sharma was an Indian cricketer who played for the Indian national team in the 1990s. He was a talented all-rounder and was known for his aggressive batting style and effective medium-pace bowling.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Maanav over time
The chart below shows babies named Maanav registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2000 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Maanav, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Maanav by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Maanav was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4533 | 10 | 3 |
| 2010s | #3813 | 33 | 7 |
| 2000s | #3317 | 12 | 3 |
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Names similar to Maanav
- Matthew 80,931
- Mohammed 74,321
- Muhammad 72,235
- Max 59,807
- Michael 47,075
- Mason 38,935
- Mohammad 25,910
- Morgan 15,994
- Muhammed 11,527
- Mark 11,336
- Marcus 11,257
- Maxwell 10,006
FAQ
Maanav: questions and answers
How popular is the name Maanav in the UK right now?
In 2023, Maanav was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Maanav most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 8 babies registered as Maanav in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Maanav?
Of Sanskrit origin, meaning "human being" or "mankind".
How many people are called Maanav in the UK?
A total of 55 babies have been registered as Maanav across the 13 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.