Masculine dossier · first seen 1996
Makani
Rising
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
2022
Peak births
27
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
Quick answers about Makani
How many people are named Makani?
An estimated 367 living Americans are named Makani.
How rare is Makani?
Makani is very rare among babies today, with 15 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 44.4% from its 2022 peak.
How old is the typical Makani?
The median age of a living American named Makani is approximately 12 years, with most bearers falling between 5 and 19 years old.
Is Makani still popular?
Yes — Makani is currently rising in popularity, with 15 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 1.2× higher than the previous decade.
1996Peak 20222025
Peak year
2022
Decline from peak
44.4%
2025
15
All-time
371