Manaka
Meaningoften love flower · Japanese
Manaka is a Japanese girl name often meaning “love flower”. In Japan, parents often choose a name as much for the kanji characters behind it as for its sound, so the same name can carry several shades of meaning. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
Did you know?
- Hidden namesLook closely: Manaka has the name Ana hiding inside it.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Manaka would score 12 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Manaka
Manaka is a girl name of Japanese origin meaning “often love flower”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Manaka at school.
Origin:Japanese names
More Japanese girl names
- Girl name: Naomi · pleasantness
- Girl name: Noa · movement
- Girl name: Reina · queen
- Girl name: Aya · sign, verse
- Girl name: Hana · one; flower in Japanese
- Girl name: Kiyomi · often pure beauty
- Girl name: Yuna · often gentle
- Unisex name: Akira · bright, clear
Questions about the name Manaka
What does the name Manaka mean?
Manaka means “often love flower” and comes from Japanese. Names built around “love” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Nayeli (“possibly I love you”), Amanda (“worthy of love”), Love (“love”) and Eros (“love”).
What is the origin of the name Manaka?
Manaka is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Naomi (“pleasantness”), Noa (“movement”), Reina (“queen”) and Aya (“sign, verse”).
Is Manaka a boy or girl name?
Manaka is a girl name.
What names are similar to Manaka?
If you like Manaka, you might also like Nayeli, Amanda, Love and Eros.
What should I know before naming my baby Manaka?
Manaka is a Japanese girl name often meaning “love flower”. In Japan, parents often choose a name as much for the kanji characters behind it as for its sound, so the same name can carry several shades of meaning. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.