Makai vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Makai

Boy #534 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"toward the sea, seaward"

Origin: Hawaiian

Hawaiian American Pacific Islander

✓ All Clear

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

15 High Risk

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Makai Rank #534

Lee Rank #715

Makai is more popular, ranked #534 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Makai or Lee more popular?

Makai is more popular, ranked #534 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Makai and Lee mean?

Makai means "toward the sea, seaward" (Hawaiian origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Makai and Lee boy or girl names?

Makai is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.