UK girl's name
Manha
An Indian feminine name derived from Sanskrit meaning "reverent".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Manha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Manha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #488, with 82 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 95 births.
This profile covers 1,224 England and Wales registrations across 21 recorded years from 2004 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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 86% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 1,245 living people in the UK are called Manha. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Manha ranked #488 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 82 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 95 girls were registered as Manha.
- • Manha ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #650 in 2019.
- • About 1,245 living people in the UK are estimated to have Manha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#488
2024
Births in 2024
82
Latest year
Peak year
2013
95 births
Estimated living
1,245
2026
Meaning
What does Manha mean?
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.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Manha over time
The chart below shows babies named Manha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Manha, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 82 births in 2024, compared with 95 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Manha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Manha 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 | #589 | 335 | 5 |
| 2010s | #529 | 814 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2689 | 75 | 6 |
Geography
Where Manha is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Manha. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Manha ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #650 in 2019.
Across the UK
Manha in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#650 in 2019
6 years of NRS records, 27 total registered
Related
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- Mia 67,204
- Molly 47,734
- Millie 44,390
- Maisie 32,671
- Matilda 29,965
- Maya 26,445
- Madison 18,441
- Maria 17,304
- Mollie 15,914
- Martha 15,116
- Maddison 14,918
FAQ
Manha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Manha in the UK right now?
In 2024, Manha was ranked #488 for girls in England and Wales, with 82 births registered.
When was Manha most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 95 babies registered as Manha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Manha?
An Indian feminine name derived from Sanskrit meaning "reverent".
How many people are called Manha in the UK?
A total of 1,224 babies have been registered as Manha across the 21 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 27 more in Scotland.
Where is Manha most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Manha ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #650 in 2019. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.