Will my child share the name Maanya with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 6 UK babies named Maanya per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Maanya in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Maanya becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Maanya is rising: up 1,886 places since 2019, to #3,705 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #2,254 in 2024.

Is Maanya a good choice for a distinctive name?

Maanya is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Maanya a popular baby name in the United States?

Maanya does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Maanya

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Maanya is a distinctive choice, ranked #3705 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Maanya in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Maanya

Maanya is currently at its most popular point on record, sitting at UK #2254. The name has climbed 2482 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been recorded in UK data since 2001.

Maanya is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Maanya in their class.