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Manahil

Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Manahil: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2010.

Of Arabic origin, Manahil means "springs" or "sources of water," drawing from the plural of *manhal* – a name that evokes life, refreshment, and abundance. It appears in the Quran and is cherished across Muslim communities, including Scotland’s diverse population. Notable bearers include Pakistani actress and model Manahil Malik, who has gained recognition in television and fashion. The name does not have direct place connections, but its root shares the same Semitic water imagery found in the biblical "Mahanaim" (meaning

Girl 1 of 52 years

Peak year
20103 babies
Latest (2010)
#8023 babies
Total births
3since 2010
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2010 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).