Maki
Pronunciation: [ m-AHK-ee ]
Maki is a girl baby name. Ranked #22,712 in the US.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Maki first appeared in US Social Security records in 1970.
Over 211 babies have been named Maki in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Maki is past its peak , currently ranked #22,712 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #22,712
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Maki is also used as a boy name, ranked #14879.
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About the Name Maki
Maki is a girl name .
Is Maki a boy or girl name? Maki is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #22,712 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #14,879. Maki is more commonly used as a boy name.
Maki is currently ranked #22,712 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Maki include Makenna, Makayla, Makenzie, Makena, Makiyah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis