Manhattan
man-HAT-un
Manhattan is a girl’s name of Native American origin, meaning “A place name, referring to Manhattan Island in New York City, derived from the Lenape word 'Manna-hatta', meaning 'island of many hills'.”. It currently ranks #14566 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2009.
What Manhattan Means
“A place name, referring to Manhattan Island in New York City, derived from the Lenape word 'Manna-hatta', meaning 'island of many hills'.”
The Story of Manhattan
A name as dynamic and grand as the most iconic island skyline in the world.
Manhattan is a name drawn from the very geography of New York City, specifically the island known to the indigenous Lenape people as 'Manna-hatta', meaning 'island of many hills'. This name evokes a place of immense history and constant reinvention.
Choosing Manhattan for your daughter is like gifting her a spirit of bold ambition. You imagine her with an urban sophistication, someone who navigates the world with an explorer's heart and an innovator's mind, always reaching for the next horizon.
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The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
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Peak Year
#9 in 2009
Total Births
90
First Recorded
2000
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