Kimari vs Macai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kimari

Boy #5,896 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"decided, resolved, determined"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,896
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kim, Kimi, Mari

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kimari Rank #5,896
Macai Rank #6,000

Kimari is more popular, ranked #5896 vs #6000 for Macai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kimari ___

  • Kimari Zane
  • Kimari Reid
  • Kimari Cole
  • Kimari James
  • Kimari Lee
  • Kimari Dayo

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 Kimari

Kamari Zara Amara Kion Imani

If you choose Macai

Zion Josiah Amos Naomi Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kimari or Macai more popular?

Kimari is more popular, ranked #5896 compared to Macai at #6000 in the United States.

What do Kimari and Macai mean?

Kimari means "decided, resolved, determined" (Japanese origin). Macai means "who is like God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kimari and Macai boy or girl names?

Kimari is primarily a boy name. Macai is primarily a boy name.

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