Mako
Gender: Mostly Boy
Meaning: King, master, owner
Origin: Arabic
Popularity: Ranked #3064 in 2025 with 40 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Maiko, meaning king, master, owner.
Similar names: makoa, makoah, maiko, makeo, marko, mak, makkah, maikol
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Mako? About 1 in 72,359 babies born in 2025 were named Mako, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Mako
What does the name Mako mean?
Mako means “King, master, owner” from Arabic roots.
What is the origin of the name Mako?
Mako has Arabic origin. The traditional meaning is “King, master, owner”.
How popular is Mako?
Mako ranked #3036 in 2025 — given to 40 babies that year.
When was Mako most popular?
Mako peaked in 2025 with 40 babies registered that year.
Is Mako a boy or girl name?
Mako is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 80% of Makos are boys and 20% are girls.
Is the name Mako rising or falling in popularity?
Mako has risen 1477 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #4513 in 2020 to #3036 in 2025.
How long has Mako been recorded?
Mako appears in birth records across 21 years — from 1977 through 2025.