Makhi
Makhi is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern invented name, possibly inspired by names meaning 'messenger' (like Malachi) or 'precious'.
Origin and history
Makhi is a modern American name that gained popularity in the early 20th century, likely created as a stylistic variation of names like Malachi or Maki. It reflects a trend of modern phonetic spellings featuring the 'khi' element. In the United States, it remains a moderately given masculine name.
Popularity in the United States
4,131 babies in the United States have been named Makhi since 1880. It ranks #1950 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1308.
States where it is most popular
- FL (12.2 %)
- GA (10.1 %)
- PA (7.5 %)
- LA (6.5 %)
- NY (5.9 %)
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 | 81 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,383 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,019 |
| 2020-2029 | 648 |
Fun facts
- Makhi entered the U.S. top 1000 baby names in the early 2000s alongside other modern rhythmic names.
- The 'khi' spelling suffix became a popular stylistic choice in modern American name creation during the late 1990s and 2000s.