UK name, mostly boys
Maninder
A masculine name of Punjabi origin meaning "mind-protector".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2013. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Also recorded as a girls' name in the UK, with 6 girls.
Maninder is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Maninder popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2013 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4685, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 8 births.
This profile covers 21 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 1996 to 2013. 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 21 living people in the UK are called Maninder. 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 2014 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Maninder ranked #4685 for boys in England and Wales in 2013, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 8 boys were registered as Maninder.
- • Maninder is also recorded for girls, but the boys side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 21 living people in the UK are estimated to have Maninder as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 77.8% of Maninder registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4685
2013
Births in 2013
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
8 births
Estimated living
21
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Maninder
In England and Wales birth records, Maninder has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 77.8% of registrations are for boys and 22.2% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Maninder registered for boys
- Ranked #4,685 in 2013
- 3 boys registered in 2013
- Peak: 1996 (8 births)
Maninder registered for girls
- Ranked #3,848 in 1998
- 3 girls registered in 1998
- Peak: 1997 (3 births)
Meaning
What does Maninder mean?
The name Maninder is of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit language. It is a combination of two words: "man" meaning "mind" or "heart," and "indra" meaning "lord" or "king." Therefore, the name Maninder can be interpreted as "the lord or king of the mind or heart."
In Hinduism, the name Maninder is believed to be associated with the god Indra, the king of the devas (gods) and the lord of the heavens, rain, and thunderstorms. Indra is one of the most prominent deities in the Vedic scriptures and is often praised for his bravery, strength, and mastery over the elements.
The earliest recorded use of the name Maninder can be traced back to ancient India, where it was commonly used among the ruling classes and nobility. It was a popular name among the Rajput and Kshatriya warrior clans, who valued qualities such as bravery, leadership, and mental fortitude.
One of the earliest known historical figures with the name Maninder was Maninder Singh, a Sikh warrior and chieftain who lived in the 17th century. He played a significant role in defending the Sikh faith against the Mughal Empire and is revered as a martyr in Sikh history.
Another notable figure with the name Maninder was Maninder Singh Bedi, an Indian diplomat and civil servant who served as the Governor of Odisha and West Bengal in the 1970s and 1980s. He was widely respected for his integrity and dedication to public service.
In the realm of sports, Maninder Singh was an Indian cricketer who played for the national team in the 1980s and 1990s. He was a formidable left-arm spinner and is remembered for his outstanding performances against Pakistan and the West Indies.
Maninder Singh Bitta is a prominent political activist and human rights advocate from India. He has been a vocal critic of terrorism and has worked tirelessly to promote peace and harmony in the region.
Lastly, Maninder Kaur was a Sikh princess and warrior who lived in the 18th century. She is remembered for her bravery and leadership during the turbulent period of the Sikh-Mughal conflicts, where she commanded her own army and fought against the Mughal forces.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Maninder over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Maninder in England and Wales, from 1996 to 2013. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Maninder, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2013, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Maninder by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Maninder 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 | #4685 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3393 | 6 | 2 |
| 1990s | #1939 | 12 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Maninder
- 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
Maninder: questions and answers
How popular is the name Maninder in the UK right now?
In 2013, Maninder was ranked #4685 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Maninder most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 8 babies registered as Maninder in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Maninder?
A masculine name of Punjabi origin meaning "mind-protector".
How many people are called Maninder in the UK?
A total of 21 babies have been registered as Maninder across the 5 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.