Kawhi vs Macai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kawhi

Boy #6,067 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"like a big body of water"

Origin: Kawaiisu (Native American)

Cultural Roots

Native American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,067
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kai

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Macai

Boy #6,000 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"who is like God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,000
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mac

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kawhi Rank #6,067
Macai Rank #6,000

Macai is more popular, ranked #6000 vs #6067 for Kawhi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kawhi ___

  • Kawhi James
  • Kawhi Lee
  • Kawhi Andre
  • Kawhi Marcus
  • Kawhi Dwayne
  • Kawhi Ray

Macai ___

  • Macai James
  • Macai Leon
  • Macai Andre
  • Macai Isaiah
  • Macai Elijah
  • Macai Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kawhi

Kai Mia Jordan Zion Maya

If you choose Macai

Zion Josiah Amos Naomi Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kawhi or Macai more popular?

Macai is more popular, ranked #6000 compared to Kawhi at #6067 in the United States.

What do Kawhi and Macai mean?

Kawhi means "like a big body of water" (Kawaiisu (Native American) origin). Macai means "who is like God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kawhi and Macai boy or girl names?

Kawhi is primarily a boy name. Macai is primarily a boy name.

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