Makai
Makai is a boy name that ranked #535 in the US in 2024. SSA records show it has appeared in official baby name data since 1989. Its best recorded rank was #493 in 2023.
Latest rank
#535
Peak rank
#493
Reached in 2023
Total recorded usage
6,663
Available where official count data exists
First recorded year
1989
What To Know About Makai
Makai is still an actively ranked US name in 2024. It is visible enough to feel recognizable, but not so common that it blends into every classroom list.
SSA data shows Makai appearing in official records as far back as 1989, which gives parents a concrete sense of how long the name has been in use.
Its strongest recorded US position was #493 in 2023, which helps frame whether today's ranking reflects a long plateau, a comeback, or a step down from an earlier peak.
Popularity Trend
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Page Notes
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Confidence: low
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