| Gender | 🧑 Boy |
| Pronunciation | 📣 \m(a)-kai\ |
| Number of People | 👶 6,000 |
| Rate in 2021 | 1082 |
| Numerology | 🔢 8 |
| Name origin | 🌍 Hebrew |
The meaning behind the name Makai is quite intriguing. Derived from Hawaiian origins, Makai holds a significant cultural significance. In Hawaiian, Makai translates to "towards the sea" or "towards the ocean." This name reflects a deep connection to nature and the vastness of the ocean.
Makai can also be seen as a symbolic representation of exploration and adventure. It embodies the spirit of curiosity and a desire to explore new horizons. Those who bear this name are often associated with qualities such as resilience, adaptability, and a strong sense of wanderlust.
Whether you are considering naming your child Makai or simply curious about its meaning, this name carries with it an essence of nature's beauty and an inherent connection to the sea.
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thinking of naming my son aiden (he's n't born yet) and i love the name.
we have one baby girl..one year old, and her name is Harper...we are pregnant again..and if It's a girl..we are going with FALLON.
Makai Ezekiel was born August 30th 2020. I choose the name because I am sticking with an M for all my kids and I love the meaning of it. Everyone ask the meaning and I enjoy telling them it is "one who resembles GOD".
If it is a boy, I am planning on naming him Makai. You pronounce it Mah-kye
My son's name is Trent Makai. We call him Makai. I love the name and think it is unique. Although we live in Hawaii so no one ever pronouces it wrong. When I found the name I found it ith the meaning of Hawaiin for "Matthew". I did not know that it also meant "by the ocean".
Makai is my son's name and it fits him perfectly. It was originally going to be his middle name but everyone liked it and couldn't decide on a first name. So there we have it!
I named my daughter Makai and it does get mispronounced quite often. She always tells me that'she loves her name.Just as the above person commented, when people say it the correct way, they all love it.
I want 2 name my baby makai just not sure on a middle name
My son is 3 years old his name is Makhi everyone is always pronouncing it wrong Im thinking of changing it to Makai
I love the name makai thinking about naming my next son Malay.......lol
My name is makai i'nah Morris and I did not know that any boys names are makai.thats where my mom got her and my name from,HawaiI'my moms name is t'hani but she calls he'self thani.
I'm thinking on naming my son Makai I have many ways to spell it but not quite sure of the'spelling yet...but I'm 100% sure his mane is gona be Makai because his dads name is Michael
Our sons name is spelt Mackye his middle name is after is grop(great pop)Geoffrey
well my name is malcolm...duh,but some how people spell malcolm wrong.They spell it malcom or malcome,i really think people want to say mal come here,mal.
I named my son Makai 14 years ago and I absolutely love the name. His middle name is Alexander. I had to change the'spelling when he was 2 years old because when people saw it, they couldnt pronounce. I used to spell it "mekhi" but i changed it to "makai"..The average person gets it right the first time.
I named my son Makai Anthony in 2020... I LOVE the name and so does everyone else; i havent met another makai yet... (Most) people pronounce it right, but I couldnt have picked a better name for him!
Our son is Makai (Mack-eye) Daniel. Kai for short. He is 9 months old and his name totally suits him. Nobody knows how to spell it (he's going to have to spell it out his entire life) but we only get positive reaction to it. Love his name. No regrets.
I named my son Makai Jamahl in 2018 and It'suits him perfectly. Liked the Mekhi spelling, but knew it would be mispronounced. I first heard it when'the actor Mekhi Pheifer'starred in "Clockers". But I had to find the meaning first as the poster above stated so as not to burden him w a name that would not suit him or his destiny.
MakaI'means ocean in the Hawaiian language. It does not mean Matthew or reference to God in Hawaiian. The Biabala Hemolele (Hawaiian Bible) name for Matthew is Mataio. Please take care and caution when using Hawaiian words to name your children, as you give your child all that the name contains (of those who have carried the name in the past), which can be a tremendous burden. The Hawaiian language carries kaona, which means hidden meaning. Our recommendation is that Hawaiian names not be used if you are not of Hawaiian ancestry or offered the name by someone of Hawaiian ancestry who has the authority and ability to present an individual with a name. Miss naming a child in Hawaiian can place tremendous burden and pain on a keiki.
I really like this name and am thinking about naming my baby this if he is a boy, but I have seen'the'spelling Makye and I think I like it better...❤️
My son is named Makaii angelo. I'd never heard of the name until I'met my anaesthetist and he was called maki. I love the name and have never met another child with this name
My son is named Makai. Most people pronounce it correctly...some don't and think It's a girls name. But when I tell people his name...they all LOVE it!!
So my husband and I are thinking of naming our baby Makai if we have a boy! I love that Makai is a form of Matthew which means a "gift of God", and also Michael which means, "who is like God❤️" Not only that! We conceived while in Hawaii staying at "Makai Club" . . . perfect fit I'd say! :) We will probably go with Makai TIt's (my dad's first name is Mark and my father in law is Tim . . . so the lettering could follow them!)
My daughters middle name is MAKKAI. I love the name. She does too. Her first name is Aja. More people miss pronounce 'Aja' but have no problem with 'Makkai'!
Its my name, ive had people pronounce it mah-kaye or they just dont know how to say It'so they ask. I pronounce it Mah-kye. Ive never met anyone with my name, but my sister named her'son Kai :)
My sons name is Daiven Makai. Daiven pronounced like Raven and Makai... Mu like mud and kai like kite. No one ever gets his first name right. And everyone loves the name Makai when I tell them it means towards the'sea. Hawaiian verbage means like a direction, but everyone else thinks it kind of reminds them of walking on a beach towards the ocean. Has a coolness factor to it.
I love this name! & when my son becomes famous, this name will be on the rise!!!
Mikai or Makai❤️ For a boy....not sure what spelling to use
I'm thinking about naming my newborn son this name, but is a little hesitant on how people will not only pronounce it but percieive the name.
We named our son Tanner when he was born 8 months ago. We LOVE it and have gotten so many compliments on his name. One nice surprise is that if we were going to have a girl, my husband wanted her name to be Brianna after his grandmother named Anna but that name is already taken in our family. Our Tanner is a boy of course, but ironically, Tanner has "ann" in it, we didn't even plan it - perfect!
yes they speell my 6mths old nuese name wrong and they dont how to say it
We named our daughter Malakai! We think It'sounds more feminine. We love it and most people love it for her too, especially when we tell them what it means. She is truly our "Angel/Messenger of GOD", and her actions reminds us daily! I have heard of a few other Malakai's who are also girls!!!