Manu
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
About Manu
A sweet, succinct short form of Emmanuel off-shoots, suitable for any gender.
Manu for boys#4486 US
An international name that, while short and simple, sounds strong and distinctive, stylish and sweet all at once. It may appeal to those who want a name that works in multiple languages, while also feeling fresh and charming.
From its Sanskrit roots, Manu means "thinking, wise", while in Hindu tradition is a title of the progenitor of humans. In Polynesian languages, such as Hawaiian and Māori, it means "bird".
Alternatively, it is the Finnish form of Magnus (meaning "greatest"), while in Spanish, German, French and English, it is a diminutive for the Hebrew names Emmanuel and its variations, giving it the spiritual meaning "God is with us".
From its Akan and Ghanaian roots, it refers to a second born child and may also be spelled as Mǎnu.
Pronounced MAH-noo.
As of October 2026, Manu ranked #14923 in US births in 1996 SSA.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | #4,878 | 20 | 10.5 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | #4,966 | 19 | 11 |
| 2021 | #4,184 | 25 | 14.3 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | #4,994 | 20 | 11.7 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | #4,486 | 23 | 13.5 |
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