Manning
Gender: Mostly Boy
Meaning: Mind and jewel — brilliant intellect, precious spirit
Origin: Sanskrit
Popularity: Ranked #5329 in 2025 with 18 babies born.
History: Manning is a name with Sanskrit roots, related to the element 'man' meaning mind, jewel.
Similar names: ming, melanin
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Manning? About 1 in 138,688 babies born in 2025 were named Manning, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Manning
What does the name Manning mean?
Manning means “Mind and jewel — brilliant intellect, precious spirit” from Sanskrit roots.
What is the origin of the name Manning?
Manning has Sanskrit origin. The traditional meaning is “Mind and jewel — brilliant intellect, precious spirit”.
How popular is Manning?
Manning ranked #5208 in 2025 — given to 18 babies that year.
When was Manning most popular?
Manning peaked in 1916 with 44 babies registered that year.
Is Manning a boy or girl name?
Manning is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Mannings in registered births are male.
Is the name Manning rising or falling in popularity?
Manning has fallen 113 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #5095 in 2020 to #5208 in 2025.
How long has Manning been recorded?
Manning appears in birth records across 123 years — from 1881 through 2025.