| Cover | Nov. 10, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 10, 2021 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Maravai LifeSciences Holdings, Inc. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-39725 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 85-2786970 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 10770 Wateridge Circle |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 200 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | San Diego |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 92121 |
| City Area Code | 858 |
| Local Phone Number | 546-0004 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Class A Common Stock, $0.01 par value |
| Trading Symbol | MRVI |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | true |
| Entity Ex Transition Period | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001823239 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
