Mahnaz

Mahnaz is a girl's name of Persian origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 8 girls in the United States.

Mahnaz at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Persian
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Mahnaz

Mahnaz belongs to the Persian tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Mahnaz first appears in Social Security records in 1984. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #9861 in 1984, and in 2024 8 babies received the name — 26 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Mahnaz in US records

First recorded (US)
1984
Best US rank
#9861 in 1984
Peak year
2024
Babies named Mahnaz in 2024
8
Total since 1880
26

Mahnaz in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#3536 in 2013
Babies named Mahnaz in 2025
4
Total since 1996
49

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mahnaz mean?

The meaning of Mahnaz is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Persian origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Mahnaz a boy or girl name?

Mahnaz is a girl name. In 2024, 8 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Mahnaz?

Mahnaz comes from the Persian tradition.

How popular is the name Mahnaz?

Mahnaz first appears in US records in 1984. Its best-ever ranking was #9861 in 1984, and 8 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.