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Manasi
How to Pronounce Manasi
Pronounced muh-NAH-see /məˈnɑːsi/Medium
Meaning: Manasi is an Indian girls' name from Sanskrit 'manas', 'mind', so it reads as 'of the mind' or 'spiritual, thoughtful'. It is also an epithet of the goddess Parvati and is linked to the sacred Lake Manasarovar. In India it is an established, meaningful feminine name; in America it appears chiefly among South Asian families.Low
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
Manasi derives from the Sanskrit 'manas', 'mind', giving a sense of thoughtfulness or spirituality, and it serves as one of the many names of the goddess Parvati. Carried to the United States largely by Indian families, it is a heritage name with a clear, dignified meaning rather than an invented modern form.
In American records Manasi has always been rare, reaching about a couple dozen girls a year at its high near 2001 as the South Asian community grew. A girl given it then is now in her twenties. It appears in small, steady numbers as a heritage choice rather than following any broad trend.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Manasi mean?
It's a Sanskrit name meaning 'of the mind', also used as an epithet of the goddess Parvati.
How do you pronounce Manasi?
It's said muh-NAH-see /məˈnɑːsi/, three syllables, stress on the 'NAH'.
Is Manasi a boy or girl name?
Manasi is used as a girl's name.
Is Manasi a popular name?
No, it has always been rare in America, a South Asian heritage name used in small numbers.