Maniah

muh-NYE-uh · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern invented name.

Peak popularity

2005

Usually for

Girls

Trend

Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Maniah since 1999

Babies named Maniah per year in U.S. Social Security records.

Data table (by decade)

Decade	Girls
1990s	14
2000s	140
2010s	77
2020s	5

Meaning & origin

Maniah is a modern feminine name that entered U.S. records in 1999. It has never charted in the top 1,000, typical for recent coinages. Its peak year was 2005, after which usage declined and stabilized at very low levels. The name has no strong regional ties, as it was recorded in only a few states during its peak years. Lacking a clear etymology, Maniah is best understood as a creative contemporary name, possibly inspired by the fashionable -iah suffix found in biblical names like Jeremiah. Parents choosing Maniah are often drawn to its melodic sound and modern feel, without the weight of traditional naming conventions.

Maniah is a modern English coinage that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1999. It may be a feminine form of Mani or a variant of names like Maniya, possibly influenced by the fashionable suffix -iah. Its exact derivation is unclear, and it does not have deep historical roots.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Mani, Niah

Variants: Maniya, Manya

Sibling names for Maniah

Names that share Maniah's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Malia, Nevaeh, Aaliyah, Janiah, Samiah

Brothers: Malachi, Elijah, Josiah, Jeremiah, Zion

Questions parents ask

What does the name Maniah mean?

The meaning of Maniah is uncertain. It is a modern name first recorded in 1999, likely an invented or variant form with no established definition.

How popular is the name Maniah?

Maniah has never ranked among the top 1,000 names in the United States. It first appeared in 1999 and peaked in usage in 2005, but remains uncommon, with fewer than 5 births per year in most recent years.

Is Maniah a boy or girl name?

Maniah is almost exclusively used for girls. The Social Security Administration data shows it has been recorded primarily as a feminine name since its first appearance in 1999.