Makai

Makai is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 556 boys in the United States.

Makai at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Makai

Makai belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Makai first appears in Social Security records in 1989. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #491 in 2023, and in 2024 556 babies received the name — 8,667 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Makai in US records

First recorded (US)
1989
Best US rank
#491 in 2023
Peak year
2023
Babies named Makai in 2024
556
Total since 1880
8,667

Makai in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2000
Best rank
#1029 in 2010
Babies named Makai in 2025
17
Total since 1996
360

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Makai mean?

The meaning of Makai is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Makai a boy or girl name?

Makai is a boy name. In 2024, 556 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Makai?

Makai comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Makai?

Makai first appears in US records in 1989. Its best-ever ranking was #491 in 2023, and 556 babies were given the name in 2024.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].