Unisex nameCurrently #4,801 in the USRising
Makani
3 syllablesPeak year: 20226 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Makani's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Makani's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Makani |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 9 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 17 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 17 |
| 2006 | 28 |
| 2007 | 21 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2009 | 19 |
| 2010 | 17 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 19 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2020 | 27 |
| 2021 | 31 |
| 2022 | 51 |
| 2023 | 38 |
| 2024 | 33 |
Makani through the decades
- Makani peaked in 2022, when 51 babies were named Makani in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Makani has risen 62% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Makani currently ranks #4,801 in the US and is on the rise.