The name Maanav, of Sanskrit origin, translates to 'human' in English. It is a unisex given name that signifies humanity and compassion. Derived from the root word 'manava', it is often used in Hinduism to refer to humans collectively. Maanav is also associated with the concept of 'mannat', or wish, as in the popular Hindi song 'Aaj Ki Raat' by Mohammed Rafi.
The name Maanav has seen a steady decline in popularity over the past two decades, with a total of 160 births recorded between 2000 and 2022. The peak years for this name were 2002 and 2004, each with 11 births. However, since then, the number of annual births has fluctuated between 5 to 9, with no consistent trend or notable spikes in popularity.