Makai
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
Meaning & Origin
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #9,946
- Total SSA Count
- 11
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Also a Boy Name
Makai is also used as a boy name, ranked #534.
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About the Name Makai
Makai is a girl name .
Is Makai a boy or girl name? Makai is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #9,946 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #534. Makai is more commonly used as a boy name.
Makai is currently ranked #9,946 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Makai include Mak, May, and Makie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Makai include Makayla, Makaia . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.