Makai vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Makai

Boy #534 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"toward the sea, seaward"

Origin: Hawaiian

Hawaiian American Pacific Islander

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

American English South Asian Universal

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Makai Rank #534

Jay Rank #397

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

Is Makai or Jay more popular?

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

What do Makai and Jay mean?

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

Are Makai and Jay boy or girl names?

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