Makoa
How to say it: mah-KOH-uh · /mɑˈkoʊə/
From Hawaiian meaning 'brave man' - traditional warrior name popular in Hawaii.
Makoa was the 999th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 191 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 4.6-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #467 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #999 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 191 |
| Share of births | 1 in 17,357 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×4.6 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #467 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Makoa belongs to the newest wave of names in American records. A first peak arrived in the 2020s and the trajectory points higher still.
What goes with it
Broad and resonant over three open beats, soft around crisp edges with a strong feel. Keanu and Koda harmonize well.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Makoa is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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