Makai
2 countries#481 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Makai was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
9,609 births recorded 1989–2025 · currently #481 · peaked in 2025 with 626 births
Most common in: California, Florida, New York, Georgia, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
287 births recorded 2000–2021 · currently #1290 · peaked in 2010 with 27 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
287 births recorded 2000–2021 · peaked in 2010 with 27 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Makai’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #862 | — |
| 2007 | #878 | ↓16 |
| 2008 | #893 | ↓15 |
| 2009 | #674 | ↑219 |
| 2010 | #689 | ↓15 |
| 2011 | #665 | ↑24 |
| 2012 | #680 | ↓15 |
| 2013 | #688 | ↓8 |
| 2014 | #708 | ↓20 |
| 2015 | #681 | ↑27 |
| 2016 | #634 | ↑47 |
| 2017 | #631 | ↑3 |
| 2018 | #570 | ↑61 |
| 2019 | #559 | ↑11 |
| 2020 | #549 | ↑10 |
| 2021 | #547 | ↑2 |
| 2022 | #518 | ↑29 |
| 2023 | #491 | ↑27 |
| 2024 | #532 | ↓41 |
| 2025 | #481 | ↑51 |
Frequently asked questions about Makai
Is Makai a popular name?
Yes — Makai currently ranks #481 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Makai more common for boys or girls?
Makai is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Makai most popular?
Makai peaked in 2025 in United States, with 626 recorded births that year.
Is Makai rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Makai’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #7905 in 1989 to #481 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Makai?
At least 9,896 babies have been recorded with the name Makai across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Makai popular in more than one country?
Yes — Makai appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Makai?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Makai include Cassian, Ruben, Adan, Asa.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Makai in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.