Matenga is often a Māori name. Notable people with the name include:
Edward Matenga, Zimbabwean archaeologist Hoani Matenga (born 1987), New Zealand rugby player Huria Matenga (1842–1909), New Zealand tribal leader and landowner Joey Matenga Ashton (1907–1993), New Zealand railway worker, sportsman, and dance band leader Te Matenga Taiaroa (1795–1863), New Zealand tribal leader Te Matenga Tamati (died 1914), New Zealand religious leader Edwina Matenga, Cook Islander footballer on the national team Luciana Matenga, Cook Islander netball player at the 2010 Commonwealth Games Margharet Matenga, Cook Islander netball player who joined the New Zealand national team in 1979 Matenga Baker, New Zealand tribal leader and father of actress Tungia Baker Matenga Baker (rugby), New Zealand rugby player in the Spanish club UE Santboiana Hemi Matenga Waipunahau (died 1912), New Zealand landowner and namesake of the Hemi Matenga Memorial Scenic Reserve Teariki Matenga, Cook Islander and first coalition Minister of Justice