boy name
Makai
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#481 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Makai in the US, 1880–2025
Makai first appears in US records in 1989. It peaked in 2025, when 626 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 626.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Makai popular?
Near its peak Makai is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
| 2020s | 3,420 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3,921 | |
| 2000s | 1,807 | |
| 1990s | 145 | |
| 1980s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Makai a boy or a girl name?
Makai is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Makai a popular name right now?
Makai is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
How popular is the name Makai?
In 2025, Makai ranked #481 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Makai most popular?
Makai was most popular in 2025, when about 626 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.