Makai

Boy's name

Makai is a Hawaiian name meaning "towards the sea." It is derived from the Hawaiian words "ma" (in, on, at) and "kai" (sea).

Meaning Who is like God?
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 556 Rising
Peak year 2023

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Names Starting With M

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Makai Mason - Basketball player, NCAA March Madness standout.
  • Makai Poh - Hawaiian musician, known for traditional music.
  • Makai Reuvers - Actor, known for TV and film roles.
  • Makai Clemons - Track and field athlete, Olympic medalist.
  • Makai Manuwai - Football player, NFL offensive lineman.
  • Makai Ashton-Langford - Basketball player, NCAA standout.
  • Makai Borden - Surfer, known for big wave riding.
  • Makai White - Singer-songwriter, known for soulful music.
  • Makai DeSoto - Artist, known for abstract paintings.
  • Makai Hines - Chef, known for fusion cuisine creations.

Brothers for Makai

Boy names closely related to Makai

Kayden Cairo Jaylen Zion Jayce Kyro Gregory Zakai

Sisters for Makai

Girl names closely related to Makai

Summer London Nala Taylor Cali Ariya Skyler Skye

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Makai

Makaila Makayla Mckay Mckayla Mechelle Micaela Micah Michael

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