UK girl's name
Manjit
A Hindu name meaning the one with glory or dignity.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2007. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Manjit is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Manjit popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2007 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5201, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 4 births.
This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 1996 to 2007. 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Manjit. 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 2008 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Manjit ranked #5201 for girls in England and Wales in 2007, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 4 girls were registered as Manjit.
- • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Manjit as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5201
2007
Births in 2007
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
4 births
Estimated living
7
2026
Meaning
What does Manjit mean?
Manjit is a gender-neutral name of Indian origin, predominantly found in the Punjabi culture. The name is derived from the Sanskrit words "manj" meaning "cluster" and "jit" meaning "victory," giving it the meaning "victorious over clusters" or "victor over clusters."
The name Manjit has its roots in ancient Indian mythology and literature. It is believed to have first appeared in the sacred Hindu scriptures, the Vedas, which date back to around 1500-500 BCE. The name was often associated with deities or warriors who were celebrated for their victories and triumphs.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Manjit can be found in the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata. In this epic, Manjit is mentioned as the name of a warrior who fought alongside the Pandava princes during the great war of Kurukshetra.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Manjit. One of the most famous was Manjit Singh (1781-1839), the last Maharaja of the Sikh Empire in Punjab. He is renowned for his military prowess and for expanding the territories of the Sikh Empire during his reign.
Another notable Manjit was Manjit Bawa (1941-2008), a renowned Indian painter who was celebrated for his vibrant and surreal artworks. His paintings often depicted scenes of rural life and mythological themes, capturing the essence of Indian culture and folklore.
In the realm of literature, Manjit Vinayak (1942-2018) was a prominent Punjabi writer and poet. He was widely acclaimed for his contributions to Punjabi literature and received numerous awards, including the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award in 1994.
Manjit Kaur (born 1941) is a respected Indian classical dancer and choreographer. She has dedicated her life to preserving and promoting the traditional dance forms of India and has received several accolades for her contributions to the arts.
Finally, Manjit Singh Dhadrianwale (born 1965) is a prominent Sikh preacher and religious leader. He is known for his humanitarian efforts and his work in promoting inter-faith harmony and understanding.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Manjit throughout history, highlighting its rich cultural significance and enduring legacy.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Manjit over time
The chart below shows babies named Manjit registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2007. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Manjit, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2007, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Manjit by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Manjit 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #5201 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990s | #3126 | 4 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Manjit
- Megan 70,884
- 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
Manjit: questions and answers
How popular is the name Manjit in the UK right now?
In 2007, Manjit was ranked #5201 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Manjit most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 4 babies registered as Manjit in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Manjit?
A Hindu name meaning the one with glory or dignity.
How many people are called Manjit in the UK?
A total of 7 babies have been registered as Manjit across the 2 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.