Manya
A transliteration of the Russian or Ukrainian female given name diminutive Маня (Manja)
Every Manya since 1917 — 1,024 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Manya
Manya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,253 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1917, 1,024 American babies have been named Manya. Its peak came in 2012, when 41 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Manya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Manya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #9,253 |
| 2024 | 18 | #6,563 |
| 2023 | 10 | #10,073 |
| 2022 | 13 | #8,343 |
| 2021 | 12 | #8,792 |
| 2020 | 12 | #8,750 |
| 2019 | 14 | #8,005 |
| 2018 | 15 | #7,624 |
| 2017 | 19 | #6,442 |
| 2016 | 21 | #6,108 |
| 2015 | 25 | #5,404 |
| 2014 | 27 | #5,118 |
| 2013 | 25 | #5,428 |
| 2012 | 41 | #3,832 |
| 2011 | 20 | #6,485 |
| 2010 | 38 | #4,006 |
| 2009 | 31 | #4,765 |
| 2008 | 38 | #4,147 |
| 2007 | 32 | #4,628 |
| 2006 | 26 | #5,327 |
| 2005 | 32 | #4,330 |
| 2004 | 24 | #5,324 |
| 2003 | 17 | #6,789 |
| 2002 | 13 | #8,129 |
| 2001 | 14 | #7,584 |
| 2000 | 23 | #5,088 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 6 | #10,108 |
| 1980 | 6 | #9,824 |
| 1975 | 14 | #4,481 |
| 1970 | 13 | #4,396 |
| 1965 | 11 | #4,105 |
| 1960 | 10 | #4,345 |
| 1955 | 30 | #1,964 |
| 1950 | 10 | #3,583 |
| 1945 | 8 | #3,565 |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | 5 | #4,642 |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Manya mean?
A transliteration of the Russian or Ukrainian female given name diminutive Маня (Manja)
How popular is the name Manya in 2025?
Manya ranked #9,253 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Manya?
1,024 babies have been named Manya in the United States since 1917, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Manya most popular?
Manya peaked in 2012, when 41 newborns received the name.
Is Manya a boy or girl name?
Manya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Manya rising or falling?
Manya is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.