Manuela Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Manuela is a feminine name with Hebrew origins, meaning 'God is with us.' It evolved from Immanuel through Manuel in Spanish and Portuguese. The name conveys traits of strength and faith, has biblical relevance, and has gained popularity in various cultures over time.
The name Manuela is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. 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, Manuela has been stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, 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 male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Manuela' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6451st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4999th out of 6773 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 560th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 662nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1104th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1533rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2012th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2420th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2387th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Manuela' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Manuela"
Pronunciation
/məˈnweɪlə/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
Manuela is a feminine form of Manuel, which is derived from the Hebrew name Immanuel, meaning 'God is with us.'
Meaning
God is with us
Language Evolution
Immanuel (Hebrew), Manuel (Spanish/Portuguese), Manuela (Spanish/Portuguese)
Biblical Background
The name Immanuel appears in the Bible, specifically in the Book of Isaiah, as a sign of God's presence.
Historical Usage
Manuela gained popularity in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries, especially from the 20th century onward, as a result of cultural influences from literature and media.
Variants & Derivatives
Manuel, Emmanuela, Manu
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Manuela is viewed as a classic and elegant name, often associated with strength and faith.
Famous People
Manuela Carmena, Spanish politician and former mayor of Madrid, Manuela Schwesig, German politician, Manuela Velasco, Spanish actress
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Manuela"
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 "Manuela"
"Manuela" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 6451st of 7545 | 11 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 4999th of 6773 | 24 |
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 560th of 9107 | 2,856 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 662nd of 9204 | 2,094 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1104th of 12526 | 1,642 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1533rd of 19264 | 1,043 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2012th of 27321 | 986 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2420th of 35406 | 1,145 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2387th of 30306 | 915 |
Regional Popularity of "Manuela" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
95.07% 2237th/2353 |
- |
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 "Manuela" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
100.00% 1416th/1416 |
- |
16.06% 380th/2366 |
22.77% 260th/1142 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
100.00% 1556th/1556 |
18.49% 435th/2353 |
26.18% 405th/1547 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
65.23% 1585th/2430 |
23.62% 674th/2853 |
28.40% 788th/2775 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
78.45% 2304th/2937 |
65.52% 2282nd/3483 |
29.68% 1044th/3518 |
25.99% 1051st/4044 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
79.76% 2939th/3685 |
43.89% 1964th/4475 |
30.88% 1604th/5194 |
21.51% 1359th/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
34.90% 1802nd/5164 |
26.36% 1928th/7313 |
35.13% 2622nd/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
39.16% 1757th/4487 |
28.09% 1916th/6822 |
46.24% 2902nd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Manuela"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Manuela" 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.