Manuela
Manuela is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is with us.
Origin and history
Manuela is the feminine form of Manuel, derived from the Hebrew name Immanuel. It carries a deeply rooted traditional history across Spanish-, Portuguese-, and Italian-speaking regions. In the United States, it has enjoyed steady, moderate usage throughout the 20th and 21st centuries.
Popularity in the United States
11,033 babies in the United States have been named Manuela since 1880. It ranks #1546 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1616.
States where it is most popular
- TX (63.2 %)
- CA (16.1 %)
- FL (5.6 %)
- NM (4.3 %)
- AZ (4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 76 |
| 1890-1900 | 163 |
| 1900-1910 | 368 |
| 1910-1920 | 999 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,895 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,139 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,087 |
| 1950-1960 | 813 |
| 1960-1970 | 638 |
| 1970-1980 | 655 |
| 1980-1990 | 596 |
| 1990-2000 | 681 |
| 2000-2010 | 741 |
| 2010-2019 | 697 |
| 2020-2029 | 485 |
Famous people named Manuela
- Manuela Sáenz: Revolutionary, Historical figure
- Manuela Arcuri: Actress, Model
Nicknames
Manu, Ela, Nela
Fun facts
- The name has been borne by several European nobles and royals, particularly within Iberian royalty.
- It developed directly as the feminine variation of Manuel, which became prominent in medieval Spain and Portugal.