Manal

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Pronounced mah-NAHL /mɑˈnɑl/High

Meaning: From Arabic manal, 'attainment, achievement, that which is reached' — a goal realizedHigh

In 30 seconds: The goal, reached: Manal is Arabic for attainment — the thing striven for and won. Steady, accomplished, and classic across the Arab world.

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Origin HighArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic manal, 'attainment, achievement, that which is reached' — a goal realized

U.S. rank (2025)#3813 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births39 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,440

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Manal comes from Arabic manal, 'attainment, achievement' — from the root 'to obtain, reach'. A dignified classic across the Arab world, it names ambition fulfilled.

In the U.S. it appears in Arab families. Rare, attainment at the root, and steady.

Did you know? Manal al-Sharif became famous for winning Saudi women the right to drive — an activist whose name, fittingly, means 'attainment'.

Overall data confidence 85%

Arabic references — manal — etymology

Variations

ManaalManel

Nicknames

Mana

Famous Bearers

★Manal al-Sharif (1979–present)
Saudi women's rights activist who led the driving campaign.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Manal mean?

Manal is Arabic for 'attainment, achievement' — a goal reached.

How do you pronounce Manal?

It's said mah-NAHL /mɑˈnɑl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Manal a boy or girl name?

Manal is mainly a girl's name.

How popular is Manal?

Manal is a rare name in the U.S.