Total births
44
Girls' name · since 1976
Maneka
Since 1976, U.S. Social Security records show 44 babies named Maneka, peaking in 1984. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 44
- total births
- 1976–1993
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 57%
- born in that decade
Maneka is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 44 have been recorded since 1976.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Maneka has been recorded 44 times among girls since 1976, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 1993.
- 44 total births
- 1976–1993 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 57% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
44 girls have been named Maneka since 1976, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1993.
- 44
- total births
- 1976–1993
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 57%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
57% of everyone ever named Maneka was born in this single decade.
1984
Single peak year
8 babies were named Maneka in 1984 - its busiest year on record.
Maneka's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Maneka's SSA record in two at 1984 and the more recent half accounts for 57% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 43%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1986, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1984 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Maneka at a glance
Last recorded 1993Peak year
1984
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1976
Maneka popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–1993
- Peak year (1984)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 18 years of records
Maneka by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Maneka's strongest decade.
25 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 57% of all-time use.
Maneka births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
13 births
- 1980s
1980s
25 births
- 1990s 6
1990s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 25 births (57% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Maneka? ▼
Since 1976, Social Security records show 44 babies named Maneka. The most recent recorded year was 1993. Its busiest year on record was 1984, with 8 births.
When was Maneka most popular? ▼
Maneka was most popular in the 1980s decade with 25 total births. The single peak year was 1984.
How long has the name Maneka been used? ▼
Records for Maneka go back to 1976, giving 18 years of history through 1993.
What names are similar to Maneka? ▼
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 Maneka's data
- Maneka's decade-level peak was the 1980s (25 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Maneka
Nearby Names Like Maneka
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Maneka
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 Maneka side by side: Maneka vs Mandy Maneka vs Manuela Maneka vs Mandi
Related Names
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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, 1976–1993 (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. "Maneka: Baby Name Since 1976 - 44 Births, Peak 1984." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/maneka. 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 Maneka 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.