11,983births recorded
5Countries
4Variants
2017Peak · British Columbia
#481United States 2025
Makai is a boy name family recorded 11,983 times in 5 countries since 1989. It ranks highest today in the United States (#481 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in British Columbia in 2017, at 25.1 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
All forms of Makai
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makai | English | 9,609 | 🇺🇸 United States | #481 | 2025 | ▲ 83 % |
| Makai | English | 360 | 🏴 England & Wales | #1538 | 2010 | ▲ 61 % |
| Makai | English | 170 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #1033 | 2019 | ▲ 8 % |
| Makai | English | 36 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 2017 | – |
| Makai | English | 27 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | – | 2010 | – |
| Makhai | English | 973 | 🇺🇸 United States | #3848 | 2021 | ▼ 36 % |
| Mahkai | English | 481 | 🇺🇸 United States | #3583 | 2025 | ▲ 65 % |
| Machai | English | 327 | 🇺🇸 United States | #6446 | 2012 | ▲ 63 % |
How we grouped these names
- Makai ↔ Makhai — spelling variant
- Makai ↔ Mahkai — spelling variant
- Makai ↔ Machai — spelling variant
Questions about Makai
How popular is the name Makai?
In 2025 it ranked #481 in the United States. Official registers record 11,983 births across 5 countries.
What is Makai in other languages?
Makhai (English); Mahkai (English); Machai (English).
When was Makai most popular?
It peaked in British Columbia in 2017, at 25.1 births per 100,000.
Is Makai a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Makai is a boy name.