Manal Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Manal has Arabic origins and means 'achievement' or 'attainment'. It evolved from historical forms like Minal and has positive associations. It is not related to any biblical figures or narratives. The name has gained popularity in recent years, reflecting a modern image associated with success.
The name Manal is most popular in Minnesota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Manal has been too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Manal' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5779th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4673rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4375th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3908th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Manal' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Manal"
Pronunciation
/məˈnɑːl/
Origin
Arabic
Etymology
The name Manal derives from the Arabic root noun 'm-n-l', which means 'to achieve' or 'to attain'. It signifies a person who has achieved something significant.
Meaning
achievement, attainment
Language Evolution
Minal, Manal
Historical Usage
The name Manal has been used in Arabic-speaking countries and has gained popularity in various cultures due to its positive connotations related to achievement and success.
Variants & Derivatives
Minal, Manalita, Manalyn
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, the name Manal is perceived as modern and unique, often associated with ambition and success.
Famous People
Manal Al-Dowayan, Saudi Arabian artist and activist, Manal Issa, Lebanese actress
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Manal"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Manal"
"Manal" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 5779th of 19264 | 137 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 4673rd of 27321 | 305 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 4375th of 35406 | 498 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3908th of 30306 | 461 |
Regional Popularity of "Manal" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Manal" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
95.27% 2798th/2937 |
- | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
88.39% 3257th/3685 |
85.79% 3839th/4475 |
- |
67.37% 4256th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
73.44% 3365th/4582 |
60.19% 3108th/5164 |
74.32% 5435th/7313 |
64.56% 4818th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
43.50% 1733rd/3984 |
68.82% 3088th/4487 |
87.73% 5985th/6822 |
75.94% 4766th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Manal"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Manal" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.