Manu
- Pronunciation
- [Ma-nu]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Akan Of Ghana Name Meaning "Second Born."
- Origin
- African
Manu Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 677 baby boys have been named Manu. The name peaked in 2006 with 27 US births that year (rank #3741). In 2024, ranked #5352 nationally — 1,611 places below its 2006 peak.
Top States for Manu
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Manu births are: California (46), Texas (5).
Other African-Origin Names Like Manu
If you like Manu's African origin, consider these related names: Aamori, Abasi, Abayomi, Abba, Abdalla. Browse all African names →
4-Letter Names Starting with M
Names with Manu's exact length and starting letter: Maat, Mace, Maci, Mack, Macy.
Quick Facts About Manu
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Compare Manu to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Manu against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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