1989Peak 20252025
Quick answers about Makai
How many people are named Makai?
An estimated 9,210 living Americans are named Makai.
How rare is Makai?
Makai is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 626 boys receiving the name in 2025, matching its recorded peak.
How old is the typical Makai?
The median age of a living American named Makai is approximately 9 years, with most bearers falling between 4 and 15 years old.
Is Makai still popular?
Yes — Makai is currently rising in popularity, with 626 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 1.7× higher than the previous decade.
Diaspora map
Makai spread fast — broke out in Florida (2015) and ran high in 8 states within a decade.
Broke out: Florida, 2015 · over-represented in 8 states over 9 years
Origin
≤5 yrs
≤15 yrs
16+ yrs
No breakout
