Makani

♂ Boy

Pronounced mah-KAH-nee /mɑˈkɑ.ni/Medium

Meaning: From Hawaiian makani, 'the wind, a breeze'Medium

In 30 seconds: The wind itself: Makani is Hawaiian for 'the wind'. Breezy, free, and warm — used for both sexes.

Origin MediumHawaiian

MeaningFrom Hawaiian makani, 'the wind, a breeze'

U.S. rank (2024)#4801 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births21 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 355

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Makani comes from Hawaiian makani, 'the wind, a breeze'. A breezy, free-spirited nature name across Hawaii, used for both sexes, here for boys.

In the U.S. it appears in Hawaiian families. Rare, the-wind at the root, and breezy.

Did you know? Makani means 'the wind, a breeze' in Hawaiian — a breezy, free-spirited nature name, used for both sexes.

Overall data confidence 78%

Hawaiian references — makani — etymology

MakanieMakanii

Mak

Kai— a fellow Hawaiian nature name

Keanu— the 'cool breeze' Hawaiian name

Koa— a companion Hawaiian name

Kamani— lands in the same popularity range

Keoni— a fellow Hawaiian choice

What does the name Makani mean?

Makani is Hawaiian for 'the wind, a breeze'.

How do you pronounce Makani?

It's said mah-KAH-nee /mɑˈkɑ.ni/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Makani a boy or girl name?

Makani is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Makani?

Makani is a rare name in the U.S.