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Makai is a masculine name used in African American. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Variant of Mekhi." It ranked #481 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, variant of Mekhi. The entry lists its usage as African American (Modern).
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Makai ranked #481 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #481 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Makai mean?
Behind the Name does not give Makai a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: variant of Mekhi.
Is Makai a popular name?
Makai ranked #481 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Makai a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Makai appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Makai — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
