Makai

Modern variation of Michael, Hebrew

"Who is like God"

Makai Origin and Meaning

The name Makai is a boy's name meaning "Who is like God".

Michael was the Number 1 boys' name for 50 years, so today parents are choosing or inventing modern variations to take its place.

Makai may be a way to update Michael or it might be an honor name for Dad or Grandpa Michael. It comes with cute short form Mak.

Makai Rank in US Top 1000

# 493 in the US

Makai Popularity

• 493 US 2023
• 1397 Nameberry 2024
• 460 Future 2028

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Famous People Named Makai

• Makai Japanese house DJ
• Makai Mason American,German basketball player
• Makai Angel Solomon (b. 2009) octuplet of Nadya Suleman
• Elijah Makai Solomon eldest son of octomom Nadya Suleman
• Revel James Makai Morrison (b. 2017) son of actor Matthew Morrison