Makana vs Matai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matai

Boy #5,507 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"chief, family title"

Origin: Samoan

Cultural Roots

Samoan Polynesian New Zealand

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,507
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mat

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Makana Rank #5,519
Matai Rank #5,507

Matai is more popular, ranked #5507 vs #5519 for Makana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Makana ___

  • Makana James
  • Makana Kai
  • Makana Levi
  • Makana Cole
  • Makana Ridge
  • Makana River

Matai ___

  • Matai James
  • Matai John
  • Matai Solomon
  • Matai David
  • Matai Elias

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Makana

Kai Leilani Keone Nalani Koa

If you choose Matai

Lani Tane Aroha Sione Kiri

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Makana or Matai more popular?

Matai is more popular, ranked #5507 compared to Makana at #5519 in the United States.

What do Makana and Matai mean?

Makana means "gift" (Hawaiian origin). Matai means "chief, family title" (Samoan origin).

Are Makana and Matai boy or girl names?

Makana is primarily a boy name. Matai is primarily a boy name.

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