At a glance
- In short
- Manetta is a charming and elegant feminine name with English origins, pronounced as muh-NET-uh (/məˈnɛtə). A unique and beautiful choice for parents.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1960 (#5,696)
- Babies in 1960
- 6 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #3,269 in 1926
- First recorded
- 1918
Meaning of Manetta
Manetta is a feminine name with English origins. The name has a charming and elegant sound to it. While not overly popular, Manetta has been given to a small number of newborns in the United States over the years. In the early 1900s, it ranked within the top 5000 names for girls. The name Manetta may also be found spelled as Manette. Overall, Manetta is a unique and beautiful choice for parents looking for a less common baby name option.
How to pronounce Manetta
English
- Pronounced muh-NET-uh /məˈnɛtə/
Popularity of Manetta in the U.S.
Manetta was last recorded in the U.S. in 1960, ranked #5,696 with 6 babies. It peaked at #3,269 in 1926. It first appears in the records in 1918.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1918–1960 10 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 6 | 5,696 | back (not recorded in 1959) |
| 1958 | 5 | 6,103 | back (not recorded in 1933–1957) |
| 1932 | 5 | 4,411 | back (not recorded in 1931) |
| 1930 | 6 | 4,047 | back (not recorded in 1927–1929) |
| 1926 | 9 | 3,269 | ▲ 1,704 |
| 1925 | 5 | 4,973 | ▲ 88 |
| 1924 | 5 | 5,061 | ▼ 94 |
| 1923 | 5 | 4,967 | back (not recorded in 1922) |
| 1921 | 5 | 5,099 | back (not recorded in 1919–1920) |
| 1918 | 6 | 4,291 | new |