Makoa

ma-KO-ah

Hawaiian

"brave man, fearless"

Makoa Origin and Meaning

The name Makoa is a boy's name meaning "brave man, fearless".

One of the most popular native language names for boys in Hawaii, Makoa joins Nakoa and Koa as Hawaiian boys' names finding a wider audience in the US. Given to 125 boys in the US in a recent year, 85% of whom where born outside of Hawaii.

The name make have caught on thanks to its popular sounds, but it may also have gained wider exposure after it appeared in the video games Paladins and The Sims 4

Popularity of the name Makoa

• 1986 Nameberry 2025
• 448 Unique 2023

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Famous People Named Makoa

• Makoa Dacascos son of Mark Dascascos
• Makoa Freitas American football offensive lineman.

The name Makoa in Pop Culture

• Makoa Kealoha pre,made sim on The Sims 4 Island Living
• Makoa Front Line Champion on Paladins