UK boy's name
Manh
An Anglicized Vietnamese masculine name meaning "invoking the brilliance of the sun".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1999. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Manh is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Manh popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1999 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2943, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1999, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 1999 to 1999. 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.
Manh is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Manh. 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 2000 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Manh ranked #2943 for boys in England and Wales in 1999, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1999, when 3 boys were registered as Manh.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Manh as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2943
1999
Births in 1999
3
Latest year
Peak year
1999
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Manh mean?
The name Manh is believed to have originated from the Vietnamese language. It is a masculine name that is thought to be derived from the word "mạnh," which means "strong" or "powerful" in Vietnamese.
One of the earliest known references to the name Manh can be found in the Annals of Dai Viet, a historical text that dates back to the 13th century. The text mentions a prominent figure named Tran Manh, who was a military commander during the Tran Dynasty (1225-1400).
Another historical figure bearing the name Manh was Nguyen Manh Tuong, a Vietnamese diplomat and military leader who lived in the 18th century. He played a significant role in the Tay Son Uprising, a rebellion against the ruling Nguyen Dynasty.
In the early 20th century, Manh was the first name of Pham Manh Hung, a Vietnamese writer and journalist who was active during the French colonial period. He is known for his contributions to the development of modern Vietnamese literature.
Another notable individual with the name Manh was Vo Nguyen Giap, a Vietnamese general who was born in 1911 and passed away in 2013. He was a prominent figure in the Vietnamese resistance against French colonial rule and later served as the Minister of Defense for the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.
Lastly, Nguyen Manh Cam was a Vietnamese politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Socialist Republic of Vietnam from 1980 to 1991. He played a crucial role in shaping Vietnam's foreign policy during a period of significant political and economic reforms.
While the name Manh has its roots in Vietnamese culture and history, it has also gained popularity in other parts of the world, particularly among individuals of Vietnamese descent living in different countries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Manh by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Manh 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | #2943 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Manh
- 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
Manh: questions and answers
How popular is the name Manh in the UK right now?
In 1999, Manh was ranked #2943 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Manh most popular?
The peak year on record was 1999, with 3 babies registered as Manh in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Manh?
An Anglicized Vietnamese masculine name meaning "invoking the brilliance of the sun".
How many people are called Manh in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Manh 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.