Manju
A girl's name of Sanskrit origin with 12 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Manju is a two-syllable girl's name with a open, approachable sound — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. With only 12 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Manju is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Manju is a girl's baby name of Sanskrit origin, from the Sanskrit mañju, meaning 'beautiful,' 'charming,' or 'pleasing.' It is a traditional name used widely across India, Nepal, and other South Asian countries with Sanskrit-rooted naming traditions.
In the U.S., Manju is very rare, primarily carried by families of South Asian heritage. Its meaning is simple and lovely — a name that says exactly what it means.
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Manju is cataloged under the Sanskrit naming tradition. Names from the Sanskrit tradition carry linguistic and cultural patterns that shape their sound, structure, and associations.
In the U.S., Manju has been recorded as a girl's name since 1974, with 12 total births. Browse the Sanskrit names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Manju has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1974.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 7 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 5 | — |
The Story of Manju
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1988, Manju is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Manju are most likely born between 1978 and 1988.
How rare is Manju?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Manju is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1974, peaked in the 1980s with 7 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(2 years, 1974–1988)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 7 | #9921 |
| 1974 | 5 | #9627 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1974–1988