Makai
girl nameMakai entered the US charts in 1997, peaked at #5600 in 2005, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1997–2025
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rank today
#5600
peak (2005)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #11208 |
| 2000s | #10118 |
| 2010s | #8793 |
| 2020s | #8520 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Makai are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Makai alive today was born around 2011, making them about 14 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Makai in 2025?
- Makai is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Makai most popular?
- Makai peaked in 2005, reaching #5600 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Makai with classmates?
- Makai will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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