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Mahki
Pronounced MAH-kee /ˈmɑ.ki/Medium
Meaning: Spelling of Makai — Hawaiian, 'toward the sea; on the ocean side'; a modern coinage; routes layeredLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Mahki is a spelling of Makai — from Hawaiian makai, 'toward the sea; on the ocean side' (ma, 'toward', plus kai, 'the sea'; a common Hawaiian direction word). A crisp, breezy, modern name (routes layered, which we note); the -hki styling personalizes it (said 'MAH-kee').
In the U.S. it appears across communities. Rare, toward-the-sea at the root, and breezy.
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What does the name Mahki mean?
Mahki spells Makai — Hawaiian 'toward the sea; on the ocean side'; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Mahki?
It's said MAH-kee /ˈmɑ.ki/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Mahki a boy or girl name?
Mahki is a boy's name.
How popular is Mahki?
Mahki is a rare name in the U.S.