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Manahil

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Pronounced muh-NAH-hil /məˈnɑː.hɪl/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Manahil, the plural of manhal, 'a spring of fresh water; a watering place; fountain.' A graceful nature name, popular across the Muslim world; we share it respectfully.Medium

In 30 seconds: A refreshing Arabic name: Manahil means 'springs of fresh water' (said 'muh-NAH-hil'). Graceful and life-giving.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic Manahil, the plural of manhal, 'a spring of fresh water; a watering place; fountain.' A graceful nature name, popular across the Muslim world; we share it respectfully.
U.S. rank (2024)#12922 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 364

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419962024

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

Manahil comes from the Arabic manhal, 'a spring of fresh water,' in its plural form. It reads as a graceful, refreshing nature name, widely used across the Muslim world; we share it respectfully (said 'muh-NAH-hil').

It appears rarely for girls in the U.S., mostly in Muslim families. Rare, graceful, and refreshing.

Did you know? Manahil is Arabic for 'springs of fresh water; fountains' — the plural of manhal, a watering place. A graceful, life-giving nature name popular across the Muslim world (said 'muh-NAH-hil').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Manahil — Arabic 'springs of fresh water'; plural of manhal

Variations

ManahelManahillMenahil

Nicknames

ManaHil

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Manahil mean?

Manahil is Arabic for 'springs of fresh water; fountains,' the plural of manhal, 'a watering place.'

How do you pronounce Manahil?

It's said muh-NAH-hil /məˈnɑː.hɪl/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Manahil a boy or girl name?

Manahil is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Manahil?

Manahil is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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