Makai vs Trace

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 #705 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"path, track, trail"

Origin: Old French via English

American English Southern American

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Makai Rank #534

Trace Rank #705

Makai is more popular, ranked #534 vs #705 for Trace.

Is Makai or Trace more popular?

Makai is more popular, ranked #534 compared to Trace at #705 in the United States.

What do Makai and Trace mean?

Makai means "toward the sea, seaward" (Hawaiian origin). Trace means "path, track, trail" (Old French via English origin).

Are Makai and Trace boy or girl names?

Makai is primarily a boy name. Trace is primarily a boy name.