Manal
About Manal
Manal is a feminine name with Arabic origins, meaning "attainment," "achievement," or "accomplishment." This beautiful name carries positive connotations of success and fulfillment. Manal has been used throughout Arabic-speaking regions for generations, appreciated for its elegant simplicity and meaningful essence. The name has grown in global recognition as cultural boundaries blur in naming practices. With just two syllables, Manal is melodic and easy to pronounce across multiple languages, enhancing its international appeal. Despite its traditional roots, the name feels contemporary and works well in diverse cultural contexts. Manal offers parents a name that combines cultural heritage with universal accessibility, embodying aspirational qualities while maintaining a graceful, feminine sound.
Pronounced mah-NAHL.
As of October 2026, Manal ranked #3813 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #3025 in 2021.
AI-written. Reviewed by Sophie Kihm
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #4,326 | 34 | 19 |
| 2015 | #3,571 | 44 | 24.6 |
| 2016 | #4,133 | 36 | 20.3 |
| 2017 | #3,813 | 40 | 23.2 |
| 2018 | #4,522 | 31 | 18.2 |
| 2019 | #3,486 | 45 | 26.8 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | #3,025 | 55 | 33.5 |
| 2022 | #4,011 | 37 | 22.6 |
| 2023 | #4,092 | 36 | 22.4 |
| 2024 | #3,925 | 38 | 23.5 |
| 2025 | #3,813 | 39 | 24.3 |