Manish

Manish is a boy's name of Indian origin meaning “The God of the Mind.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Manish at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Hindu & Indian
Meaning
“The God of the Mind”

About the name Manish

Manish belongs to the Hindu & Indian tradition. Its meaning — “The God of the Mind” — is the sense carried by its Indian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Manish first appears in Social Security records in 1968. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1688 in 1975, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 537 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Manish in US records

First recorded (US)
1968
Best US rank
#1688 in 1975
Peak year
1975
Total since 1880
537

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Manish mean?

Manish means “The God of the Mind” in its Indian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Manish a boy or girl name?

Manish is a boy name.

What origin is the name Manish?

Manish comes from the Hindu & Indian tradition.

How popular is the name Manish?

Manish first appears in US records in 1968. Its best-ever ranking was #1688 in 1975, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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