Maanas
A boy's name of Sanskrit origin with 49 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Only 49 babies have been named Maanas in recorded U.S. history. That level of rarity means your child would almost certainly be the only one in their school, their workplace, and most rooms they walk into — a genuinely one-of-a-kind choice.
Maanas is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Maanas is a boy's baby name of Sanskrit origin, from the Sanskrit mānasa, meaning 'mind,' 'intellect,' or 'born of the mind.' In Hindu tradition, the mind is regarded as the seat of consciousness and spiritual awareness, giving this name a deeply philosophical resonance.
Maanas is widely used in India and among South Asian diaspora communities, often given to boys with the wish that they grow into thoughtful, wise individuals. It shares its root with the sacred Sanskrit text Ramcharitmanas. For families seeking a name with genuine intellectual and spiritual weight, Maanas is a name that carries meaning in every syllable.
EtymologyShow more
Maanas first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 2000. First appearing in the 2000s, Maanas emerged during a period of rapid naming innovation in America, when parents increasingly created new names or adopted them from global cultures.
Its Sanskrit classification suggests a path from sanskrit linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Maanas has 7+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2000.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | #11652 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 43 | #10109 | — |
The Story of Maanas
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2004, Maanas is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Maanas are most likely born between 2000 and 2010.
How rare is Maanas?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Maanas is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2000, peaked in the 2000s with 43 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Maanas by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(7 years, 2000–2010)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6 | #11652 |
| 2009 | 5 | #13719 |
| 2008 | 6 | #12002 |
| 2007 | 8 | #9420 |
| 2004 | 10 | #7335 |
| 2003 | 8 | #8328 |
| 2000 | 6 | #9847 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2000–2010