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The baby name Manik is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MAH-nik (IPA: /ˈmɑːnɪk/).

Manik is Sanskrit in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Sanskrit
Pronunciation: MAH-nik (IPA: /ˈmɑːnɪk/)

What is the meaning of the name Manik ?

The baby name Manik is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MAH-nik (IPA: /ˈmɑːnɪk/).

Manik is Sanskrit in Origin.

Rooted in Sanskrit māṇikya, Manik denotes "ruby," a symbol of brilliance and high status in South Asian cultures. The name passed into Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Assamese, Punjabi, and Nepali, and into Dravidian languages through Sanskrit influence. As both given name and honorific, it appears in classical literature and in royal usage: rulers of Tripura adopted Manikya as a dynastic title from the 15th century. The name remains common in India and Bangladesh, with notable bearers such as Bengali novelist Manik Bandopadhyay.

Forms and variants include Maanik, Manek, Manick, Manickam (Tamil), and the extended Manikya; Mani is a frequent nickname, and related names include Manikandan/Manikanta. Feminine counterparts Manika/Manikaa occur regionally. The gem-derived meaning evokes qualities such as vitality, protection, and leadership, making Manik a concise, tradition-rich choice with pan-Indian resonance.

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Manik – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
EE 0 #37 1 1,051
MV Boys 0 #43 35 3,375
IN 0 #67 5 2,963
BD Boys 0 #75 2,172 10,045
BD 0 #86 167 5,992
ID Girls 0 #101 2 3,319
QA 0 #103 4 7,011
GE Girls 0 #108 1 1,564
PH 0 #109 2 5,607
BN Boys 0 #111 23 6,332
BN Girls 0 #113 2 5,459
OM 0 #116 6 6,215
KW 0 #118 4 5,216
CY Girls 0 #125 1 3,755
CY Boys 0 #131 1 3,473
GR 0 #134 2 3,911
OM Boys 0 #142 1,784 17,948
MT Girls 0 #153 1 3,773
BH 0 #160 545 17,937
AE 0 #180 8 10,220
LU Boys 0 #220 1 4,970
OM Girls 0 #232 167 15,987
MO Boys 0 #234 1 5,842
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
GR Boys 0 #255 13 6,912
TW Boys 0 #256 1 7,111
QA Boys 0 #260 576 18,093
BD Girls 0 #268 119 8,413
KW Boys 0 #268 730 18,755
QA Girls 0 #275 42 15,378
SG 0 #276 7 11,010
SA 0 #284 12 10,560
TW Girls 0 #288 2 8,139
Canada Boys 1999 #295 5 1,886
KZ Boys 0 #295 2 6,578
JP Boys 0 #299 5 7,909
CZ Boys 0 #304 2 6,530
AE Boys 0 #327 1,417 22,615
IN Boys 0 #327 1,129 16,750
DK Boys 0 #332 1 7,401
JO Girls 0 #335 5 7,570
SG Boys 0 #343 440 17,960
MY 0 #353 2 12,352
SA Boys 0 #354 3,648 28,008
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
MU Boys 0 #363 7 8,477
PL Girls 0 #363 2 5,096
JO Boys 0 #367 11 7,057
PT Boys 0 #378 4 7,951
YE 0 #394 5 8,639
Finland Boys 0 #409 19 2,041
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
SD Boys 0 #461 6 10,523
KW Girls 0 #463 53 19,177
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
AE Girls 0 #480 74 20,968
RU Girls 0 #485 14 11,913
LY 0 #499 37 12,703
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
IQ Girls 0 #524 2 11,303
RU Boys 0 #524 3 12,621
PS Girls 0 #544 4 10,981
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
HK Boys 0 #550 8 12,905
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
IR Boys 0 #564 2 10,162
CM Boys 0 #574 2 12,054
IN Girls 0 #591 41 13,121
IQ Boys 0 #620 48 13,071
SG Girls 0 #624 9 18,916
LB 0 #631 28 13,263
IL Girls 0 #644 2 11,648
HK Girls 0 #649 2 16,104
SA Girls 0 #687 249 25,931
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
MY Boys 0 #789 335 25,439
EG Boys 0 #859 28 15,035
United States Boys 2008 #884 5 7,541
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
Spain Boys 0 #919 12 5,610
MY Girls 0 #967 28 24,821
NG Boys 0 #1,000 2 16,906
EG Girls 0 #1,009 1 14,742
MX Boys 0 #1,028 6 16,355
ZA Boys 0 #1,139 40 25,619
CO Girls 0 #1,151 2 16,140
IT Boys 0 #1,197 276 10,046
MA 0 #1,198 2 20,986
DZ 0 #1,229 6 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,234 3 25,928
TR 0 #1,248 7 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,263 5 17,781
IT Girls 0 #1,432 15 9,415

Manik is popular in 55 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
AE
BD
BH
BN

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People also ask about Manik

Manik is predominantly a boy's name.
Manik is a 2 syllable name, pronounced MAH-nik (IPA: /ˈmɑːnɪk/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Manick, Manikya, Mani and Monik.
Across languages, Manik has these equivalents: Mani (Sanskrit), Manikya (Sanskrit), Ruby (English), Ratna (Sanskrit, 'gem'), Jewel (English).
Yes — Manik ranked #295 in Canada in 1999, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries.
Manik ranks highest in Canada (#295 in 1999).