Jay vs Makai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

American English South Asian Universal

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Boy #534 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"toward the sea, seaward"

Origin: Hawaiian

Hawaiian American Pacific Islander

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Jay Rank #397

Makai Rank #534

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #534 for Makai.

Is Jay or Makai more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Makai at #534 in the United States.

What do Jay and Makai mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Makai means "toward the sea, seaward" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Jay and Makai boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Makai is primarily a boy name.