What does the name Makai mean?

The name Makai means "Who is like God?".

What is the origin of the name Makai?

Makai is a name of Hebrew origin.

In 2023, 556 babies were named Makai in the United States. The name is currently rising in popularity.

Yes, Makai is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 556 ↗

All-Time Total: 8,667

Peak Year: 2023

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

Boy names closely related to Makai

Kayden Cairo Jaylen Zion Jayce Kyro Gregory Zakai

Girl names closely related to Makai

Summer London Nala Taylor Cali Ariya Skyler Skye

Names with similar meaning to Makai

Makaila Makayla Mckay Mckayla Mechelle Micaela Micah Michael

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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