Makani Name Popularity and Statistics
Makani is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Makani?
Makani is spelled M-A-K-A-N-I. The name has 6 letters.
Makani Popularity in 2025
Rank#8,860
Recorded Births11
Rank#5,861
Recorded Births15
- Girls usage fell 417 places to #8,860 and recorded 1 fewer birth compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 1,290 places to #5,861 and recorded 7 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Makani Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2012 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 11 | #8,860 |
| 2025 | Boys | 15 | #5,861 |
| 2024 | Girls | 12 | #8,443 |
| 2024 | Boys | 22 | #4,571 |
| 2023 | Girls | 14 | #7,640 |
| 2023 | Boys | 24 | #4,343 |
| 2022 | Girls | 24 | #5,309 |
| 2022 | Boys | 27 | #3,995 |
| 2021 | Girls | 12 | #8,464 |
| 2021 | Boys | 19 | #4,936 |
| 2020 | Girls | 14 | #7,559 |
| 2020 | Boys | 13 | #6,296 |
| 2019 | Girls | 8 | #11,356 |
| 2019 | Boys | 11 | #7,173 |
| 2018 | Girls | 5 | #15,682 |
| 2018 | Boys | 14 | #6,036 |
| 2017 | Girls | 11 | #9,341 |
| 2017 | Boys | 10 | #7,546 |
| 2016 | Boys | 10 | #7,605 |
| 2015 | Girls | 5 | #16,419 |
| 2015 | Boys | 14 | #5,999 |
| 2014 | Boys | 12 | #6,632 |
| 2013 | Boys | 10 | #7,537 |
| 2012 | Boys | 12 | #6,626 |
When Was Makani Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2022 · Boys
27 recorded births
National rank #3,995
2023 · Boys
24 recorded births
National rank #4,343
2022 · Girls
24 recorded births
National rank #5,309
2024 · Boys
22 recorded births
National rank #4,571
Where Makani Ranked Highest in 2023
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| FL | #1,814 | 5 |