NAME PROFILE
Manya
A combination of Mary, meaning 'beloved' or 'bitter,' and Catherine, meaning 'pure.' This name represents a person of deep integrity and classic grace who balances strength with a nurturing heart and a spirit of unwavering devotion.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,024 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2009 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1948 |
| Most recent | 2024 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | English, Irish, Greek, Hebrew, Latin |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 55%NJ — 25%NY — 10%TX — 5%OH — 5%
Notable People
Mary Catherine Bateson (Anthropologist and author of 'Composing a Life') · Mary Catherine Garrison (Actress known for 'Veep') · Mary Catherine Ham (Journalist and CNN commentator) · Mary Catherine Gallagher (Fictional character from 'Saturday Night Live') · Mary Catherine Wright (Film actress known for 'The Great Outdoors')
Nicknames & Diminutives
Mary-CateMimiCathyKateMC
Similar Names
PREMIERE MOBILE COMPANION
Get the full Name Scout experience on iOS & Android
Swipe through names with your partner, run AI-powered phonetic analysis, generate tournament brackets, and sync favorites across devices. Backed by 33,000+ names from SSA records (1910–2025).