Manya

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Pronounced MAHN-yah /ˈmɑn.jɑ/Medium

Meaning: A Russian pet form of Maria — variously 'beloved; of the sea; bitter' (Hebrew/Latin); also a Sanskrit word, 'worthy of honor; one who is respected'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Beloved; worthy of honor: Manya pets Maria (and Sanskrit 'honored'). Lyrical, cultural, and warm (said 'MAHN-yah').

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Origin LowRussian, Hebrew

MeaningA Russian pet form of Maria — variously 'beloved; of the sea; bitter' (Hebrew/Latin); also a Sanskrit word, 'worthy of honor; one who is respected'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#9253 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2012

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,024

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

Manya is a Russian pet form of Maria — variously 'beloved; of the sea; bitter' (Hebrew/Latin) — and it is also a Sanskrit word, 'worthy of honor; one who is respected' (routes layered, which we note). The scientist Marie Curie was called Manya as a girl. A lyrical, cultural name (said 'MAHN-yah'; nickname Manye).

In the U.S. it appears in Russian and South Asian families. Rare, beloved-or-worthy-of-honor at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Maria is variously 'beloved; of the sea; bitter' — Manya is its Russian pet form — and it is also a Sanskrit word, 'worthy of honor' — a lyrical, cultural name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'MAHN-yah').

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References — Manya — routes layered

Variations

ManiaManjaMaria

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Manya mean?

Manya pets Maria ('beloved; of the sea') and is Sanskrit 'worthy of honor'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Manya?

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

Is Manya a boy or girl name?

Manya is a girl's name.

How popular is Manya?

Manya is a rare name in the U.S.