Makhai
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Toward the sea, seaward
Origin: Hawaiian
Popularity: Ranked #3914 in 2025 with 28 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Makai. Shares the meaning 'Toward the sea, seaward.'
Similar names: makhari, maha, makai, makhi, malakhai, malikhai, mackay, mahad
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Makhai? About 1 in 118,875 babies born in 2025 were named Makhai, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Makhai
What does the name Makhai mean?
Makhai means “Toward the sea, seaward” from Hawaiian roots.
What is the origin of the name Makhai?
Makhai has Hawaiian origin. The traditional meaning is “Toward the sea, seaward”.
How popular is Makhai?
Makhai ranked #3848 in 2025 — given to 28 babies that year.
When was Makhai most popular?
Makhai peaked in 2017 with 59 babies registered that year.
Is Makhai a boy or girl name?
Makhai is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Makhais in registered births are male.
Is the name Makhai rising or falling in popularity?
Makhai has fallen 837 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #3011 in 2020 to #3848 in 2025.
How long has Makhai been recorded?
Makhai appears in birth records across 26 years — from 1998 through 2025.