Will my child share the name Manisha with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Manisha per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Manisha in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Manisha becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Manisha is declining: down 239 places since 2023, to #5,927 in 2025. It peaked at #428 in 1996.

Is Manisha a good choice for a distinctive name?

Manisha 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 Manisha a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Manisha

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Manisha is a distinctive choice, ranked #5927 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Manisha in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Manisha

Manisha is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 188 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #428 in 1996 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

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