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By Pamela Redmond · Jul 2026

Manaia

OriginMaori
Meaning"embellishment; spiritual messenger"
GenderBoy
Also a girl's nameShow me Manaia as a girl's name

About Manaia

The name Manaia peaked for boys at #10377 in 2023. Manaia is occasionally used for girls in 2025.

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#94🇳🇿 New Zealand

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6 Letter Boy Names
Names Ending in A for Boys
Names That Mean Messenger
Names That Mean Spiritual
Three Syllable Names for Boys

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