Manyah is of African origin, specifically from the Amharic ethnic group in Ethiopia and Eritrea. It is predominantly used as a female given name. The meaning behind this name varies slightly depending on the region, but it generally signifies "peace" or "calm". Manyah is also known to have been popularized by Ethiopian emperors who chose it for their daughters, further elevating its status and significance within their culture.
The name Manyah experienced a steady increase in popularity from 2000 to 2007 with peaks at 6 births in consecutive years and reaching a high of 8 births in 2007. After this peak, the number of births decreased to 6 in both 2009 and 2010. Overall, there were 42 births between 1999 and 2010.