Makaio
Makaio is a boy's name of Hawaiian origin.
Meaning
Gift of God.
Origin and history
Makaio is a Hawaiian masculine name that serves as the Hawaiian form of the name Matthew. It has gained steady traction in the United States in recent years as parents seek distinctive melodic names with cultural heritage. Modern usage remains moderately rare but has been growing.
Popularity in the United States
1,338 babies in the United States have been named Makaio since 1880. It ranks #3370 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1423.
States where it is most popular
- CA (50.6 %)
- HI (15.8 %)
- TX (8.7 %)
- FL (5.3 %)
- WA (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 10 |
| 2000-2010 | 267 |
| 2010-2019 | 547 |
| 2020-2029 | 514 |
Fun facts
- Makaio is the indigenous Hawaiian transliteration of the traditional biblical name Matthew.
- Over a third of all recorded U.S. births for Makaio have occurred since 2020.