UK girl's name
Mandana
A feminine Persian name meaning "wise" or "of noble spirit".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Mandana is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Mandana popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4688, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 4 births.
This profile covers 4 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2010 to 2010. 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.
Mandana is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 4 living people in the UK are called Mandana. 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 2011 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Mandana ranked #4688 for girls in England and Wales in 2010, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 4 girls were registered as Mandana.
- • About 4 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mandana as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4688
2010
Births in 2010
4
Latest year
Peak year
2010
4 births
Estimated living
4
2026
Meaning
What does Mandana mean?
The given name Mandana traces its origins to the Persian language and culture. It is derived from the Old Persian word "mantan," which means "thought" or "wisdom." The name has been in use for centuries, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to ancient Persia.
One of the earliest known historical references to the name Mandana comes from the Achaemenid Empire, which ruled over a vast territory in the ancient world, including modern-day Iran, Iraq, and parts of Egypt, Turkey, and Greece. During this period, Mandana was a common name among the Persian nobility and aristocracy.
In ancient Persian literature, the name Mandana is mentioned in several works, including the Shahnameh, the epic poem written by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th and early 11th centuries. The name appears in the story of Zal and Rudabeh, where Mandana is a character who plays a crucial role.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Mandana. One of the earliest recorded examples is Mandane, the daughter of Astyages and the mother of Cyrus the Great, the founder of the Achaemenid Empire (590-529 BCE). Another famous Mandana was a Persian princess who lived during the Sassanid Empire in the 6th century CE.
In more recent times, Mandana Karimi (born 1988) is an Indian actress and model known for her work in Bollywood films and television series. Mandana Bolourchi (born 1965) is an Iranian-American artist and sculptor whose works have been exhibited in various galleries and museums around the world.
Mandana Zendehdeliman (1955-2020) was an Iranian-American writer and translator who played a significant role in introducing Persian literature to English-speaking audiences. Mandana Moghaddam (born 1976) is an Iranian-Swedish filmmaker and screenwriter known for her critically acclaimed films that explore themes of identity, gender, and cultural conflicts.
Mandana Namazi (born 1972) is an Iranian-American human rights activist and consultant who has been imprisoned in Iran since 2016 on espionage charges, which she denies. Her case has drawn international attention and calls for her release.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Mandana by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mandana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4688 | 4 | 1 |
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FAQ
Mandana: questions and answers
How popular is the name Mandana in the UK right now?
In 2010, Mandana was ranked #4688 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Mandana most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 4 babies registered as Mandana in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Mandana?
A feminine Persian name meaning "wise" or "of noble spirit".
How many people are called Mandana in the UK?
A total of 4 babies have been registered as Mandana across the 1 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.