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Makaii

♂ Boy

Pronounced mah-KY /mɑˈkaɪ/Medium

Meaning: Makaii is a double-i respelling of Makai, the Hawaiian directional word meaning 'toward the sea; oceanside' - noted honestly. The meaning rides on Makai; the spelling is modern.Low

In 30 seconds: An ocean-facing name: Makaii respells Makai, 'toward the sea' (said 'mah-KY').
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Origin LowHawaiian
MeaningMakaii is a double-i respelling of Makai, the Hawaiian directional word meaning 'toward the sea; oceanside' - noted honestly. The meaning rides on Makai; the spelling is modern.
U.S. rank (2023)#7562 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 50

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320092023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Makaii is a modern respelling of Makai ('toward the sea'), noted honestly. It reads as a fresh, island-flavored spelling, rare in the U.S. (said 'mah-KY').

It appears only in the rarest tier for U.S. boys. Rare, oceanic, and warm.

Did you know? Makaii respells Makai, the Hawaiian word for 'toward the sea; oceanside,' with a doubled i (said 'mah-KY').
Overall data confidence 40%
References - Makaii — respelling of Makai, Hawaiian 'toward the sea'

Variations

MakaiMakyeMekai

Nicknames

MakKai

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If you like Makaii…

Makai— the standard spelling of the same name
Mekai— a like Makai variant
Kai— the 'sea' name within it
Makoa— a like Hawaiian pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Makaii mean?

Makaii respells Makai, Hawaiian for 'toward the sea; oceanside.'

How do you pronounce Makaii?

It's said mah-KY /mɑˈkaɪ/ - 2 syllables, stress on the second.

Is Makaii a boy or girl name?

Makaii is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Makaii?

Makaii is extremely rare in the U.S. - a newly emerging name seen only in the deepest tiers of the data.

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