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Makai
OriginModern variation of Michael, Hebrew, ir Hawaiian
Meaning"Who is like God; towards the sea"
GenderBoy
US Rank#481
Top 1000
NB Rank#5387
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About Makai
The name Makai is currently ranked #481 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #481 in 2025. The name is most popular in MAKAI, MAKAI, and MAKAI. Makai is occasionally used for girls in 2023.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #709 | 341 | 177.5 |
| 2015 | #681 | 371 | 193.6 |
| 2016 | #634 | 422 | 222.4 |
| 2017 | #633 | 410 | 221.5 |
| 2018 | #570 | 484 | 266.5 |
| 2019 | #559 | 499 | 278.1 |
| 2020 | #550 | 518 | 300.1 |
| 2021 | #547 | 534 | 305.2 |
| 2022 | #518 | 572 | 327.6 |
| 2023 | #491 | 611 | 357.2 |
| 2024 | #535 | 556 | 322.7 |
| 2025 | #481 | 626 | 366.5 |
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- Revel James Makai Morrison (b. 2017)
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