An estimated 9,208 living Americans are named Makai.
How rare is Makai?
Makai is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 626 boys receiving the name in 2025, matching its recorded peak.
How old is the typical Makai?
The median age of a living American named Makai is approximately 9 years, with most bearers falling between 4 and 15 years old.
Is Makai still popular?
Yes — Makai is currently rising in popularity, with 626 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 1.7× higher than the previous decade.
Where is Makai most common?
Makai has its strongest geographic signal in Hawaii, where it appears 5.9× more often than the national baseline.
1989Peak 20252025
Peak year
2025
Decline from peak
0%
2025
626
All-time
9,298
Diaspora map
Makai spread fast — broke out in Alabama, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, and Oregon (2023) and ran high in 7 states within a decade.
Broke out: Alabama, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, and Oregon, 2023 · over-represented in 7 states over 0 years
