Will my child share the name Makai with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 17 UK babies named Makai per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Makai in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Makai becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Makai is rising: up 538 places since 2020, to #1,538 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,029 in 2010.

Is Makai popular in the US as well as the UK?

Makai is more popular in the US (#535) than in the UK (#1517). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Who are some famous people named Makai?

Notable people named Makai include: Makai and Makai Lemon.

Is Makai a popular baby name in the United States?

Makai ranks #535 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #1538

Makai

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Makai is a distinctive choice, ranked #1538 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Makai in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#1538

US Rank #481

About the Name Makai

Makai is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 559 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1029 in 2010 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2000.

Makai is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Makai in their class.

In the US it ranks even higher at #535, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.

⭐ Famous People Named Makai

Makai — Makai is a Japanese house DJ.
Makai Lemon — Makai Lemon is an American football wide receiver.

Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.