How do you pronounce Manaia?

Manaia is pronounced mah-NYE-ah.

What is the origin of Manaia?

Manaia is of Maori origin, from Maori/New Zealand culture.

Gender-neutral name Maori origin Multiple tradition

Manaia

mah-NYE-ah · 6 letters · 3 syllables

What it means

Mythical creature; protector; guardian

Language

Maori

Culture

Maori/New Zealand

Religion

Multiple

Style era

modern

Themes

mythological · guardian

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Popularity over time

2024 rank#—

2024 births12

Peak year2023

First appeared2000

Total US births316

Source: US Social Security Administration national records, 1880-2024.

Nicknames & variants

Common nicknames

Mana

Alternate spellings

ManaiahManaya

In other languages

Manaia (Maori)

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