Mani
Pronunciation: [ m-AHN-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Mani first appeared in US Social Security records in 1991.
Over 115 babies have been named Mani in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mani is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #11,598 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #11,598
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Mani is also used as a girl name, ranked #44692.
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About the Name Mani
Mani is a boy name .
Is Mani a boy or girl name? Mani is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #11,598 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #44,692. Mani is more commonly used as a boy name.
Mani is currently ranked #11,598 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Mani include Manuel, Manolo, Manny, Manasseh, Manraj . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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