Makai

Meaning: Seaward, toward the sea
Origin: Hawaiian

Boy's name · #481 in the US (2025) · Trending

Popularity over time

Makai is moving up the charts. First recorded in 1989, it stood at #481 in 2025 — its strongest showing yet; about 9,300 boys have been named Makai along the way.

Across the states

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Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 35 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Around the world

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#1,584 in England & Wales (2025) · #1,428 in Canada (2024).

Famous Makais

Makai Mason — German-American basketball player (born 1996)
Makai Lemon — American football player
Makai Polk — American football player (born 2001)

Similar names: Makaio · Koa · Makaius · Jakai · Kaleo · Makoa

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