Mako vs Mataia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mako

Boy #4,887 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"true child; sincerity"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Hawaiian Maori

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,887
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mak

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Popularity Comparison

Mako Rank #4,887
Mataia Rank #15,434

Mako is more popular, ranked #4887 vs #15434 for Mataia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mako ___

  • Mako James
  • Mako Lee
  • Mako River
  • Mako Kai
  • Mako Finn
  • Mako Cole

Mataia ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mako

Kai, Ryo Hana Sora Niko Yuki

If you choose Mataia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mako or Mataia more popular?

Mako is more popular, ranked #4887 compared to Mataia at #15434 in the United States.

What do Mako and Mataia mean?

Mako means "true child; sincerity" (Japanese origin).

Are Mako and Mataia boy or girl names?

Mako is primarily a boy name. Mataia is primarily a girl name.

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