Manea is a Romanian surname, derived from the old personal name Manu, cognate of Emmanuel. Notable persons with the name Manea include:
Persons with the given name Manea Khadoum (born 1994), Emirati footballer Manea Mănescu (1916–2009), Romanian politician Manea Mohammed (born 1989), Emirati footballer
Persons with the surname Alin Manea (born 1997), Romanian footballer Cristian Manea (born 1997), Romanian football player Elham Manea (born 1966), Privatdozentin Ern Manea (1926–2013), Australian mayor Mohammed Al Manea (born 1930), Kuwaiti actor Nicolae Manea (1954–2014), Romanian football player and coach Norman Manea (born 1936), Romanian writer Oana Manea (born 1985), Romanian handball player Silviu Manea (born 1983), Romanian athlete