girl's name
Manila
muh-NIL-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 284
Manila is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1944 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1898, when 104 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1897.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Manila Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1890s to 1940s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 145 |
| 1900s | 25 |
| 1910s | 17 |
| 1920s | 12 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 15 |
How Popular Is Manila?
In 1944, Manila was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Manila Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Manila
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
How to Say Manila
- English muh-NIL-uh
Sibling Names for Manila
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Manila — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Manila
How popular is the name Manila?
In 1944, Manila was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Manila a girl's or a boy's name?
Manila is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Manila?
Manila has 3 syllables.
When was Manila most popular?
Manila peaked in 1898, when 104 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.