At a glance
- In short
- Maneka is a Hindi name pronounced mah-NEH-kah.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1993 (#11,780)
- Babies in 1993
- 6 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #7,398 in 1984
- First recorded
- 1976
Meaning of Maneka
Maneka is a female name of Hindi origin. In Hindi, it is pronounced as mah-NEH-kah (məˈneɪkə). The name has a beautiful and unique sound to it. It can also be spelled as Manika. Maneka is not a very common name in the United States, but it has been given to a few newborns over the years. In 1993, there were 6 occurrences of the name, ranking at number 11,779. Throughout the years, there have been fluctuating occurrences of the name, with the highest number being recorded in 1984 with 8 instances. Despite its rarity in usage, Maneka carries an air of elegance and mystery that make it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a unique name for their baby girl.
How to pronounce Maneka
Hindi
- Pronounced mah-NEH-kah /məˈneɪkə/
Popularity of Maneka in the U.S.
Maneka was last recorded in the U.S. in 1993, ranked #11,780 with 6 babies. It peaked at #7,398 in 1984. It first appears in the records in 1976.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1976–1993 7 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 6 | 11,780 | back (not recorded in 1990–1992) |
| 1989 | 6 | 10,847 | back (not recorded in 1987–1988) |
| 1986 | 5 | 10,912 | back (not recorded in 1985) |
| 1984 | 8 | 7,398 | ▲ 1,617 |
| 1983 | 6 | 9,015 | back (not recorded in 1979–1982) |
| 1978 | 7 | 7,649 | back (not recorded in 1977) |
| 1976 | 6 | 8,156 | new |
Notable people named Maneka
- Maneka Gandhi is an Indian politician, animal rights activist, environmentalist, and former government minister.