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How to Pronounce Maanya

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 (2025)#8659 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 355

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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

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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

Variations

ManyaMaanyaa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maanya mean?

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

How do you pronounce Maanya?

It's said MAHN-yah /ˈmɑn.jɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

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.