Makai was the 467th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 626 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 55% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #424 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #467 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 626 |
| Share of births | 1 in 5,069 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +55% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #424 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Almost all recorded use has come in recent decades, marking Makai as a new arrival. Its high point so far has come in the 2020s, and growth looks likely to continue.
What goes with it
Light and coastal in feeling, Makai blends soft sounds with a crisp edge. River echoes its watery nature.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Makai is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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