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Mehkai

♂ Boy

Pronounced muh-KY /məˈkaɪ/Medium

Meaning: A modern spelling of Makai, from the Hawaiian for 'toward the sea; on the ocean side,' sometimes also read as a short form of Michael ('who is like God?'). Routes layered — we note it.Low

In 30 seconds: A breezy name: Mehkai spells Makai, 'toward the sea' (said 'muh-KY'). Routes layered, which we note.
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Origin LowHawaiian, Hebrew
MeaningA modern spelling of Makai, from the Hawaiian for 'toward the sea; on the ocean side,' sometimes also read as a short form of Michael ('who is like God?'). Routes layered — we note it.
U.S. rank (2025)#7055 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 233

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920022025

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

Mehkai respells Makai, from the Hawaiian for 'toward the sea,' and is sometimes tied to Michael. The route is layered, which we note — rare in the U.S. (said 'muh-KY').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, breezy, and layered.

Did you know? Mehkai is a modern spelling of Makai — Hawaiian for 'toward the sea' — sometimes also read as a form of Michael, giving it a layered route, which we note (said 'muh-KY').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Mehkai — Makai spelling; Hawaiian 'toward the sea'; layered

Variations

MakaiMekaiMakhai

Nicknames

KaiMeh

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If you like Mehkai…

Makai— the standard spelling
Kai— the -kai sound at its heart
Micah— a like Michael-adjacent name
Zakai— a like modern -kai pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mehkai mean?

Mehkai is a spelling of Makai, Hawaiian for 'toward the sea,' sometimes tied to Michael. The route is layered, which we note.

How do you pronounce Mehkai?

It's said muh-KY /məˈkaɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Mehkai a boy or girl name?

Mehkai is a boy's name.

How popular is Mehkai?

Mehkai is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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