Makhai
Makhai is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern coinage, likely influenced by Hawaiian Makai ('toward the sea') or Hebrew Malachi ('my messenger').
Origin and history
Makhai is a modern American name, likely created as a creative phonetic variant of Makai, Makhi, or Malachi. It has gained steady traction in the United States in recent decades as a contemporary masculine name. Its usage reflects a broader preference for soft-sounding names ending in an 'ai' sound.
Popularity in the United States
973 babies in the United States have been named Makhai since 1880. It ranks #3709 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1685.
States where it is most popular
- FL (28.1 %)
- CA (21.1 %)
- GA (13 %)
- NY (10.8 %)
- IL (9.2 %)
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 | 7 |
| 2000-2010 | 244 |
| 2010-2019 | 480 |
| 2020-2029 | 242 |
Fun facts
- Makhai has seen increased usage in the U.S. since the turn of the 21st century.
- It shares its sound profile with other trendy names like Makai, Kai, and Malakai.