Mani is a unisex given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "jewel" or "precious stone". It is particularly popular in India and among Indian communities worldwide. The name has gained global recognition due to its simplicity and uniqueness.
The name Mani experienced notable fluctuations in popularity over the years, with peaks of up to 12 births in a single year (2006) and lows as few as 5 births (1991, 1994, 2000, 2021). The most recent data shows that Mani was still being chosen around seven times per year on average between 2016 and 2023.