Manisha
Manisha: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Manisha
- A female given name from Sanskrit.
Etymology
Borrowed from Sanskrit मनीषा (manīṣā).
How popular is Manisha?
Since 1880, 872 girls in the U.S. have been named Manisha. Its highest rank for girls was #3060 in 1978. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Names similar to Manisha
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Manisha
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Manisha FAQ
What does the name Manisha mean?
A female given name from Sanskrit. Borrowed from Sanskrit मनीषा (manīṣā).
What is the origin of the name Manisha?
Manisha is listed as a name of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Manisha?
Since 1880, 872 girls in the U.S. have been named Manisha. Its highest rank for girls was #3060 in 1978. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Manisha a boy or girl name?
Manisha is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 872 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.