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UK boy's name

Mannan

A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "prosperous" or "fortunate".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Mannan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Mannan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 6 births.

This profile covers 22 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 1996 to 2023. 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 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 22 living people in the UK are called Mannan. 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 2024 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Mannan ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 1996, when 6 boys were registered as Mannan.
  • About 22 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mannan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4991

2023

Births in 2023

3

Latest year

Peak year

1996

6 births

Estimated living

22

2026

Meaning

What does Mannan mean?

The name Mannan is believed to have its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language of India, where it was derived from the word "manna," meaning "honor" or "respect." This name has been in use for centuries, dating back to the Vedic period in Indian history, which spanned from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE.

The name Mannan is found in several Hindu scriptures and ancient texts, including the Mahabharata and the Puranas. In these texts, Mannan is often mentioned as a title or epithet bestowed upon individuals who were highly respected or held in high esteem.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mannan can be found in the Rigveda, one of the oldest and most sacred texts of Hinduism, which dates back to around 1500 BCE. In this text, Mannan is mentioned as the name of a sage or rishi, indicating that the name was already in use during the Vedic period.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Mannan. One such person was Mannan Misra, a renowned Hindu philosopher and scholar who lived in the 9th century CE. He was known for his expertise in the Nyaya and Mimamsa schools of Indian philosophy.

Another notable figure was Mannan Vaidya, a renowned Ayurvedic physician who lived in the 16th century CE. He was the author of several influential texts on Ayurvedic medicine and is considered one of the foremost authorities on the subject.

In the realm of literature, Mannan Kathiri was a celebrated Malayalam poet and writer who lived in the 19th century CE. He is best known for his contributions to the development of modern Malayalam literature and his works that explored themes of social reform and human rights.

Mannan Bashir Wani was a prominent Kashmiri scholar and poet who lived in the 20th century CE. He was a prolific writer and made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of Kashmiri language and culture.

Lastly, Mannan Chhacchi was a renowned Indian classical vocalist and exponent of the Agra gharana, a prominent musical tradition of North Indian classical music. He lived in the 20th century and was widely acclaimed for his mastery of the khyal style of singing.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the name Mannan, demonstrating the rich cultural and historical significance of this ancient name.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Mannan over time

The chart below shows babies named Mannan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Mannan, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 6 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Mannan
02356199620092023

Decades

Mannan by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mannan 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 #4890 6 2
2010s #4415 10 3
1990s #1765 6 1

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FAQ

Mannan: questions and answers

How popular is the name Mannan in the UK right now?

In 2023, Mannan was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Mannan most popular?

The peak year on record was 1996, with 6 babies registered as Mannan in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Mannan?

A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "prosperous" or "fortunate".

How many people are called Mannan in the UK?

A total of 22 babies have been registered as Mannan across the 6 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.