Is Manjot a boy's or girl's name?

Manjot is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 95 recorded births.

When was Manjot most popular?

Manjot reached its peak popularity in 2005 with 17 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Manjot?

Manjot is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 141 babies in the U.S. since 1990. Its peak was in 2005.

Manjot

An uncommon Sanskrit pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsSanskritNot ranked recently

Rare name

Meaning & Origin

Manjot is a boy's and girl's baby name of Sanskrit origin, from the Sanskrit and Punjabi mana (mind, heart) and jyot or jot (light), meaning 'light of the heart' or 'light of the mind.' It is a traditional Sikh name used in Punjab, India, expressing the idea of inner illumination and spiritual clarity.

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Popularity Over Time

Manjot has 15+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1990.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Manjot
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2010s	15	#9825	▼
2000s	90	#6986	▲
1990s	36	#8061	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(15 years, 1990–2014)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Manjot
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2014	8	#9318	+1 (14.3%)
2013	7	#10331	-9 (-56.3%)
2007	16	#5593	+5 (45.5%)
2006	11	#7252	-6 (-35.3%)
2005	17	#4951	+7 (70.0%)
2004	10	#7342	-3 (-23.1%)
2003	13	#5769	+5 (62.5%)
2002	8	#8165	0
2001	8	#8036	+1 (14.3%)
2000	7	#8776	+1 (16.7%)
1999	6	#9459	-7 (-53.8%)
1996	13	#4788	+8 (160.0%)
1995	5	#9763	-2 (-28.6%)
1993	7	#7312	+2 (40.0%)
1990	5	#8985	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Manjot as a Girl's Name

Manjot is a true unisex name. As a girl's name, it has 95 recorded births since 1992.

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Current rank

Total births

1998

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Manjot be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Manjot is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it is not currently ranked. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1990–2014) · Methodology