Delmar vs Mahkai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Delmar

Boy #4,769 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the sea"

Origin: Spanish del + mar

Cultural Roots

Spanish American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,769
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Del

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Mahkai

Boy #4,771 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"who is like God?"

Origin: Hebrew Mikha'el

Cultural Roots

American African American Hawaiian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,771
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kai, Mak

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Delmar Rank #4,769
Mahkai Rank #4,771

Delmar is more popular, ranked #4769 vs #4771 for Mahkai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Delmar ___

  • Delmar Ray
  • Delmar James
  • Delmar Wayne
  • Delmar Louis
  • Delmar Scott
  • Delmar Eugene

Mahkai ___

  • Mahkai James
  • Mahkai Lee
  • Mahkai Cole
  • Mahkai Zion
  • Mahkai Reign
  • Mahkai Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Delmar

Marilyn Gerald Coral Marina Wade

If you choose Mahkai

Amara Zara Kalani Nia Jalen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Delmar or Mahkai more popular?

Delmar is more popular, ranked #4769 compared to Mahkai at #4771 in the United States.

What do Delmar and Mahkai mean?

Delmar means "of the sea" (Spanish del + mar origin). Mahkai means "who is like God?" (Hebrew Mikha'el origin).

Are Delmar and Mahkai boy or girl names?

Delmar is primarily a boy name. Mahkai is primarily a boy name.

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