Girl · #11,324 in 2026

Manica

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

Current Rank

#11,324

Peak Rank

#8,047 (1983)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1974

First Year

1987

Last Year

1983

Peak Year

#8047

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Manica

Manica first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1974, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1983, when 7 Manicas were born — ranking #8,047 that year. As of 2026, Manica ranks #11,324 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 39 Manicas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Manica

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

Manuka
Monica
Monika
Muneca
Manic
Manik
Mannix
Manics
Manix
Meineke
Monaca
Manaka

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Manica

What does the name Manica mean?

Manica is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1974. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Manica in 2026?

In 2026, Manica ranks #11,324 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Manica most popular?

Manica reached its peak popularity in 1983, ranking #8,047 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Manica a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Manica?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Manica include Atherine, Antonita, Arlissa. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Manica

Manica is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1974 and has accumulated 39 births in the dataset. Manica's peak popularity came in 1983 when it ranked #8,047. Use the chart and map above to compare Manica'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.