Abhimanyu

Abhimanyu - A very unique male name

Abhimanyu appeared on the charts for the first time in 2010 on position #3796. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Abhimanyu and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Abhimanyu? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Abhimanyu. The baby boy name Abhimanyu was given to 12 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2894 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 122,190 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Abhimanyu peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 2894.

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Abhimanyu is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Abhimanyu is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #2,206 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,286.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Abhimanyu is where you live.

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Abhimanyu origin and meaning

Sanskrit, via the Mahabharata

Proud in battle — from abhi, towards, plus manyu, anger or pride, as in the epic hero

Abhimanyu is a Sanskrit name from the Mahabharata, borne by Arjuna's son, the young warrior who died breaking the chakravyuha formation. The elements abhi and manyu give a sense of pride and martial spirit. It is a traditional Indian name with a heroic epic story.

Attested etymology

Abhimanyu is a 9 letter name with 4 syllables.

To see famous people named Abhimanyu, pop culture references for the name Abhimanyu and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Abhimanyu

We've found the following names that sound similar to Abhimanyu, sorted by popularity.

Avyaan / Aven / Avion / Avyan / Avian / Ayven / Avan / Avin / Affan / Avon /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Abhimanyu

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Abhimanyu a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Abhimanyu?

4 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

ab-hee-MUN-yoo · /ɑːbhiˈmʌnjuː/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

Nicknames: AbhiManyu

Famous bearers

• Abhimanyu — Hero of the Mahabharata, son of Arjuna (Fictional, Mahabharata) Fictional

Style

LiteraryMythological

Why parents choose it

A heroic epic name with a tragic, brave story behind it.

Worth knowing

• The length and the manyu syllable will challenge English speakers at first.