Makai vs Uriah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Makai

Boy #534 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"toward the sea, seaward"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian American Pacific Islander

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#534
Total SSA Count
556
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kai

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Uriah

Boy #655 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my light"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#655
Total SSA Count
421
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Uri, Riah

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Popularity Comparison

Makai Rank #534
Uriah Rank #655

Makai is more popular, ranked #534 vs #655 for Uriah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Makai ___

  • Makai James
  • Makai Cole
  • Makai Reef
  • Makai Blue
  • Makai Ray
  • Makai Stone

Uriah ___

  • Uriah James
  • Uriah Cole
  • Uriah Lee
  • Uriah Grant
  • Uriah Blake
  • Uriah Elias

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Makai

Kai Koa Nalani Leilani Malia

If you choose Uriah

Elijah Isaiah Hosea Miriam Selah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Makai or Uriah more popular?

Makai is more popular, ranked #534 compared to Uriah at #655 in the United States.

What do Makai and Uriah mean?

Makai means "toward the sea, seaward" (Hawaiian origin). Uriah means "God is my light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Makai and Uriah boy or girl names?

Makai is primarily a boy name. Uriah is primarily a boy name.

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