Girl · #15,352 in 2026

Manshi

Kiyozawa Manshi was a Japanese Shin Buddhist thinker, academic and reformer of the Ōtani-ha branch. He is one of the most influential figures of Shin Buddhist modernism, known for his articulation of the philosophy of Seishinshugi (精神主義), which can be translated as “Cultivating Spirituality.” Seishinshugi thought prioritized personal religious experience and was influenced by Western…

Current Rank
#15,352
Peak Rank
#15,352 (2001)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2001
First Year
2001
Last Year
2001
Peak Year
#15352
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Manshi

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

Kiyozawa Manshi was a Japanese Shin Buddhist thinker, academic and reformer of the Ōtani-ha branch. He is one of the most influential figures of Shin Buddhist modernism, known for his articulation of the philosophy of Seishinshugi (精神主義), which can be translated as “Cultivating Spirituality.” Seishinshugi thought prioritized personal religious experience and was influenced by Western…

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The Story of Manshi

Manshi first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2001, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2001, when 5 Manshis were born — ranking #15,352 that year. As of 2026, Manshi ranks #15,352 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Manshis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Manshi

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Frequently Asked Questions about Manshi

What does the name Manshi mean?
Kiyozawa Manshi was a Japanese Shin Buddhist thinker, academic and reformer of the Ōtani-ha branch. He is one of the most influential figures of Shin Buddhist modernism, known for his articulation of the philosophy of Seishinshugi (精神主義), which can be translated as “Cultivating Spirituality.” Seishinshugi thought prioritized personal religious experience and was influenced by Western…
How popular is Manshi in 2026?
In 2026, Manshi ranks #15,352 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Manshi most popular?
Manshi reached its peak popularity in 2001, ranking #15,352 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Manshi a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Manshi is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Manshi?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Manshi include Aakanksha, Abdi, Adreauna. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Manshi

Manshi is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2001 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Manshi's peak popularity came in 2001 when it ranked #15,352. Use the chart and map above to compare Manshi'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.