Unisex · #7,815 in 2026

Manaia

Current Rank
#7,815
Peak Rank
#6,450 (2015)
Total Babies
300
5-Yr Trend
+14%
👧 Girl peak #6,450 (300 total)
👦 Boy peak #9,752 (42 total)
👧As Girl Name
2000
First Year
2026
Last Year
2015
Peak Year
#6450
Peak Rank
300
Total Count
27
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
2011
First Year
2023
Last Year
2019
Peak Year
#9752
Peak Rank
42
Total Count
7
Years Active

The Story of Manaia

As a girl name

Manaia first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2000, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2015, when 19 Manaias were born — ranking #6,450 that year. As of 2026, Manaia ranks #7,815 for girls with 13 births, gradually rising (+14%). In total, more than 300 Manaias have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Manaia first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2011, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2019, when 7 Manaias were born — ranking #9,752 that year. As of 2026, Manaia ranks #9,752 for boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 42 Manaias have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Manaia

Phonetically similar names — useful when Manaia is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Manaia

What does the name Manaia mean?
Manaia is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2000. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Manaia in 2026?
In 2026, Manaia ranks #7,815 among girls' names in the U.S., with 13 babies given the name that year.
When was Manaia most popular?
Manaia reached its peak popularity in 2015, ranking #6,450 that year with 19 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Manaia most popular?
Manaia has historically been most popular in Utah, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Manaia.
Is Manaia a unisex name?
Yes — Manaia is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 88% of Manaias assigned female and 12% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Manaia?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Manaia include Audi, Frankee, Melis. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Manaia

Manaia is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2000 and has accumulated 300 births in the dataset. Manaia's peak popularity came in 2015 when it ranked #6,450. Use the chart and map above to compare Manaia's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.