Total births
289
Unisex name · since 2000
Manaia
Since 2000, U.S. Social Security records show 289 babies named Manaia, peaking in 2015. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #8726
- among girls today
- 289
- born since 2000
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 51%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Manaia is the #8726 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 289 recorded since 2000.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Manaia has been recorded 289 times among girls since 2000, currently ranked #8726 nationally and more common than 51% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2000 to 2025.
- #8726 among girls today
- 289 born since 2000
- 2010s peak decade
- 51% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Manaia is currently the #8726 unisex name in America, more common than 51% of girls - 289 born since 2000, peaking in the 2010s.
- #8726
- among girls today
- 289
- born since 2000
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 51%
- more common than other girls
Manaia vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#8726
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 51% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Manaia was born in this single decade.
2015
Single peak year
19 babies were named Manaia in 2015 - its busiest year on record.
How Manaia compares
289 44th percentile among 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Manaia's all-time total is 24% below the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Manaia | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 289 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 19 | 48 | 19,840 |
Manaia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Manaia's full recorded timeline at 2013, 62% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 38% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 2000, with just 6 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2015 peak of 19 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Manaia at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2015
Current rank
#8,726
Active since
2000
Manaia popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2000–2025
- Peak year (2015)
- 19
- Annual births at peak, across 26 years of records
Manaia popularity over time - boys
42 total births recorded since 2011 (Manaia as boys' name)
Manaia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Manaia's strongest decade.
124 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Manaia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s
2000s
81 births
- 2010s
2010s
124 births
- 2020s
2020s
84 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 124 births (43% of all-time use).
Manaia by state
Where Manaia concentrates geographically, total births since 2000
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 52 | 18.0% |
| #2 | Utah | | 5 | 1.7% |
California share of Manaia's total US births 18.0%
Even split
52 of 289 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Manaia? ▼
Since 2000, Social Security records show 289 babies named Manaia. Today it holds rank #8726 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2015, with 19 births.
When was Manaia most popular? ▼
Manaia was most popular in the 2010s decade with 124 total births. The single peak year was 2015.
Where is Manaia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Manaia are California (52 births), Utah (5 births).
Is Manaia a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Manaia is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 289 births, and as a boy's name it has 42 births.
How long has the name Manaia been used? ▼
Records for Manaia go back to 2000, giving 26 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Manaia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mandy, Manuela, Mandi, Manda, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Manaia's data
- Manaia's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (124 total births) through the 2020s (84) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Manaias (52 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Manaia
Nearby Names Like Manaia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Manaia
Mandy Girl
#4114 42,465 births
Manuela Girl
#2084 11,033 births
Mandi Girl
#12365 10,025 births
Manda Girl
3,294 births
Mandie Girl
2,733 births
Compare Manaia side by side: Manaia vs Mandy Manaia vs Manuela Manaia vs Mandi
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2000–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Manaia: #8726 Unisex Name - 289 Births, Peak 2015." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/manaia. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Manaia draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.