Makiah vs Zai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Makiah

Boy #3,947 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"who is like God?"

Origin: Hebrew (mi + kha + El)

American Christian African American

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Boy #3,946 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to be, to exist, present"

Origin: Chinese (在)

Chinese American

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Makiah Rank #3,947

Zai Rank #3,946

Zai is more popular, ranked #3946 vs #3947 for Makiah.

Is Makiah or Zai more popular?

Zai is more popular, ranked #3946 compared to Makiah at #3947 in the United States.

What do Makiah and Zai mean?

Makiah means "who is like God?" (Hebrew (mi + kha + El) origin). Zai means "to be, to exist, present" (Chinese (在) origin).

Are Makiah and Zai boy or girl names?

Makiah is primarily a boy name. Zai is primarily a boy name.