Makani
Meaning
"the wind"
Origin: Hawaiian
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #4,862
- Total SSA Count
- 21
- Syllables
- 3
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Mak, Kani
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"the wind"
Origin: Hawaiian
"one who finds the way, wayfinder"
Origin: Old English
Makani is more popular, ranked #4862 vs #5062 for Wayden.
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Makani is more popular, ranked #4862 compared to Wayden at #5062 in the United States.
Makani means "the wind" (Hawaiian origin). Wayden means "one who finds the way, wayfinder" (Old English origin).
Makani is primarily a boy name. Wayden is primarily a boy name.