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Manaf

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Pronounced muh-NAHF /məˈnɑf/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Manaf — variously 'a height; an elevated/high place'; borne (in Abd Manaf) by an ancestor of the Prophet MuhammadLow

In 30 seconds: A height; an elevated place: Manaf is Arabic. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'muh-NAHF').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic Manaf — variously 'a height; an elevated/high place'; borne (in Abd Manaf) by an ancestor of the Prophet Muhammad
U.S. rank (2024)#9518 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 25

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420142024

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Manaf comes from the Arabic Manaf — variously 'a height; an elevated/high place'; borne (in Abd Manaf) by an ancestor of the Prophet Muhammad. A crisp, classic name (said 'muh-NAHF').

In the U.S. it appears in Arabic-speaking families. Rare, a-height at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Manaf is Arabic, variously 'a height; an elevated place' — borne (in Abd Manaf) by an ancestor of the Prophet Muhammad — a crisp, classic name (said 'muh-NAHF').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Manaf — Arabic etymology

Variations

ManaafMunaf

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Manaf mean?

Manaf is Arabic, variously 'a height; an elevated place'; borne by an ancestor of the Prophet Muhammad.

How do you pronounce Manaf?

It's said muh-NAHF /məˈnɑf/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Manaf a boy or girl name?

Manaf is a boy's name.

How popular is Manaf?

Manaf is a very rare name in the U.S.

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