Manav
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Mind and jewel — brilliant intellect, precious spirit
Origin: Sanskrit
Popularity: Ranked #13210 in 2025 with 5 babies born.
History: Manav is a name with Sanskrit roots, related to the element 'man' meaning mind, jewel.
Similar names: manasvi, maanvi, mana, manay, manvi, manaal, manaf, manaia
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Manav? About 1 in 665,700 babies born in 2025 were named Manav, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Manav
What does the name Manav mean?
Manav means “Mind and jewel — brilliant intellect, precious spirit” from Sanskrit roots.
What is the origin of the name Manav?
Manav has Sanskrit origin. The traditional meaning is “Mind and jewel — brilliant intellect, precious spirit”.
How popular is Manav?
Manav ranked #12008 in 2025 — given to 5 babies that year.
When was Manav most popular?
Manav peaked in 2000 with 65 babies registered that year.
Is Manav a boy or girl name?
Manav is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Manavs in registered births are male.
Is the name Manav rising or falling in popularity?
Manav has fallen 5233 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #6775 in 2020 to #12008 in 2025.
How long has Manav been recorded?
Manav appears in birth records across 31 years — from 1993 through 2025.