Girl · #11,780 in 2026

Maneka

Name: Popularity of the name Maneka in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Maneka, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Menaka is a prominent apsara in Hindu mythology, celebrated as one of the most beautiful dancers in the court of Indra, the king of the gods. She is portrayed as an archetypal seductress, best known for her role in the seduction of the sage Vishvamitra, a story recounted in various Hindu texts and classical Sanskrit literature.

Current Rank

#11,780

Peak Rank

#7,397 (1984)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1976

First Year

1993

Last Year

1984

Peak Year

#7397

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Maneka

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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Etymology

The name Menakā is derived with multiple interpretations. One explanation breaks the word as me (to measure or compare) and ka (a particle meaning “not”), rendering the sense of “incomparable” or “unequalled,” likely in reference to her exceptional beauty. Another interpretation derives it from mi-naka. An alternative interpretation breaks the name as Menā + ka . The term Menā (from mena ) is a feminine noun that can simply mean “woman” or “female,” including the female of any animal, as attested in the Rigveda . It is sometimes considered as a pre- Aryan term.

The Story of Maneka

Maneka first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1976, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1984, when 8 Manekas were born — ranking #7,397 that year. As of 2026, Maneka ranks #11,780 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 44 Manekas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Maneka

Phonetically similar names — useful when Maneka is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Manica
Manuka
Monica
Monika
Muneca
Monaca
Manaka
Manic
Monaco
Manacle
Manik
Mannix

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Maneka

What does the name Maneka mean?

How popular is Maneka in 2026?

In 2026, Maneka ranks #11,780 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Maneka most popular?

Maneka reached its peak popularity in 1984, ranking #7,397 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Maneka a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Maneka is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Maneka?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Maneka include Lorrina, Antonnette, Celissa. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Maneka

Maneka is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1976 and has accumulated 44 births in the dataset. Maneka's peak popularity came in 1984 when it ranked #7,397. Use the chart and map above to compare Maneka's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.