Manisha Girl

Popularity: #945 · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationmuh-NEE-shah / məˈniːʃə

Sanskrit; Hindi

Meaning

Sanskrit: 'intelligent'; Hindi: 'one who is knowledgeable'

Historical & Cultural Background

Manisha is a name of Indian origin, commonly used among Hindi-speaking populations. It is derived from the Sanskrit word 'manas', which means 'mind' or 'intellect'. The name reflects cultural values associated with wisdom and intelligence. It is often given to girls in India and has a positive connotation.

Trend Summary

The name Manisha has seen moderate popularity in India but is less common in the United States.

Similar Names

MishaAmanSaanviRiyaMeeraKavya

Variants

  • Manisha
  • Manish

International Variants

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Famous people named Manisha

Manisha Koirala is a renowned Nepali actress known for her work in Hindi cinema and her contributions to social causes.

Manisha Singh is an American lawyer and diplomat who has served in various capacities within the U.S. government.

Fictional characters named Manisha

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Sibling Suggestions

AnishaTanishaRitikaNishaSanjanaAditi

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Manisha was first seen in the United States in 1969. Manisha has ranked as high as #1204 nationally, which occurred in 1994, and has been most popular in California, New York, Illinois, and Maryland. In the past 5 years the name Manisha has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Manisha (2011)

StateBirthsShare
CA 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19696
19708
197112
197210
197314
197421
197521
197617
197720
197826
197918
198021
198126
198226
198323
198415
198523
198622
198728
198821
198920
199021
199126
199222
199327
199433
199526
199630
199732
199830
199922
200031
200119
200216
200319
200413
200510
20068
200710
20086
20099
20109
201110
20127
20145
20156
20169
20178
20185
20245