Maui
Gender: Boy
Meaning: The end, high place
Origin: Basque
Popularity: Ranked #5332 in 2025 with 18 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Mai, meaning the end, high place.
Similar names: mai, maiah, maiia, maci, maciah, madi, mahi, mahia
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Maui? About 1 in 184,917 babies born in 2025 were named Maui, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Maui
What does the name Maui mean?
Maui means “The end, high place” from Basque roots.
What is the origin of the name Maui?
Maui has Basque origin. The traditional meaning is “The end, high place”.
How popular is Maui?
Maui ranked #5208 in 2025 — given to 18 babies that year.
When was Maui most popular?
Maui peaked in 2017 with 42 babies registered that year.
Is Maui a boy or girl name?
Maui is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 69% of Mauis are boys and 31% are girls.
Is the name Maui rising or falling in popularity?
Maui has risen 3019 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #8227 in 2020 to #5208 in 2025.
How long has Maui been recorded?
Maui appears in birth records across 23 years — from 1997 through 2025.