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Maanya

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Maanya Pronunciation

Maanya is pronounced MAHN-yah /ˈmɑn.jɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit manya/maanya, 'worthy of honour, respected, esteemed'Medium

In 30 seconds: Worthy of honour: Maanya is Sanskrit for 'worthy of honour, respected'. Dignified, lyrical, and warm (said 'MAHN-yah').
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom Sanskrit manya/maanya, 'worthy of honour, respected, esteemed'
U.S. rank (2024)#5704 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births22 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 355

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201520022024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Maanya comes from Sanskrit manya/maanya, 'worthy of honour, respected, esteemed, venerable'. A dignified, lyrical, modern Indian girls' name (said 'MAHN-yah').

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, worthy-of-honour at the root, and dignified.

Did you know? Maanya means 'worthy of honour, respected, esteemed' in Sanskrit — a dignified, lyrical modern Indian name (said 'MAHN-yah').
Overall data confidence 70%
Sanskrit references — maanya — etymology

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ManyaMaanyaa

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Aarya— echoes that soft -ya sound

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How do you pronounce Maanya?

Maanya is pronounced MAHN-yah (/ˈmɑn.jɑ/). Press play above to hear Maanya said aloud.

How do you say Maanya?

Maanya is said MAHN-yah (/ˈmɑn.jɑ/). Press play above to hear Maanya said aloud.

What does the name Maanya mean?

Maanya is Sanskrit for 'worthy of honour, respected, esteemed'.

Is Maanya a boy or girl name?

Maanya is a girl's name.

How popular is Maanya?

Maanya is a rare name in the U.S.

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