Total births
739
Girls' name · since 1983
Manar
Since 1983, U.S. Social Security records show 739 babies named Manar, peaking in 2002. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #7394
- among girls today
- 739
- born since 1983
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 58%
- more common than other girls
739 babies have been named Manar since 1983, making it today's #7394 girls' name.
Manar has 739 recorded births among girls since 1983, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #7394 as of the latest data, more common than 58% of girls, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1983 to 2025.
- #7394 among girls today
- 739 born since 1983
- 2000s peak decade
- 58% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Manar is currently the #7394 girls' name in America, more common than 58% of girls - 739 born since 1983, peaking in the 2000s.
- #7394
- among girls today
- 739
- born since 1983
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 58%
- more common than other girls
Manar vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#7394
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 58% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Manar was born in this single decade.
2002
Single peak year
47 babies were named Manar in 2002 - its busiest year on record.
How Manar compares
739 Top 37% higher than 63% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Manar's all-time total is 93% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Manar | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 739 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 47 | 48 | 19,840 |
Manar's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Manar splits its recorded history at 2005: 55% of all births land in the more recent half, 45% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1984 (6 births) -- compare that against the 2002 peak of 47 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Manar at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2002
Current rank
#7,394
Active since
1983
Manar popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1983–2025
- Peak year (2002)
- 47
- Annual births at peak, across 43 years of records
Manar popularity over time - boys
5 total births recorded since 1996 (Manar as boys' name)
Manar by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Manar's strongest decade.
261 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Manar births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 36
1980s
36 births
- 1990s
1990s
148 births
- 2000s
2000s
261 births
- 2010s
2010s
200 births
- 2020s 94
2020s
94 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 261 births (35% of all-time use).
How Manar compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Manar's total volume
Manar vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Manar by state
Where Manar concentrates geographically, total births since 1983
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Michigan | | 62 | 8.4% |
| #2 | New York | | 39 | 5.3% |
| #3 | California | | 22 | 3.0% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 12 | 1.6% |
| #5 | Tennessee | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #6 | Texas | | 5 | 0.7% |
Michigan share of Manar's total US births 8.4%
Even split
62 of 739 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Manar? ▼
739 babies have been named Manar since 1983. It currently ranks #7394 among girls. The peak year was 2002 with 47 births.
When was Manar most popular? ▼
Manar was most popular in the 2000s decade with 261 total births. The single peak year was 2002.
Where is Manar most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Manar are Michigan (62 births), New York (39 births), California (22 births).
How long has the name Manar been used? ▼
Manar has been recorded in Social Security data since 1983, spanning 43 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Manar? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mandy, Manuela, Mandi, Manda, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Manar's data
- Manar's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (261 total births) through the 2020s (94) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Michigan records the most Manars (62 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Michigan names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Manar
Nearby Names Like Manar
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Manar
Mandy Girl
#4114 42,465 births
Manuela Girl
#2084 11,033 births
Mandi Girl
#12365 10,025 births
Manda Girl
3,294 births
Mandie Girl
2,733 births
Compare Manar side by side: Manar vs Mandy Manar vs Manuela Manar vs Mandi
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1983–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Manar: #7394 Girls' Name - 739 Births, Peak 2002." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/manar. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Manar draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.