Makani
Every Makani since 1996 — 516 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Makani
Makani is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,035 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1996, 516 American babies have been named Makani — about 72% boys and 28% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2022, when 51 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Makani stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Makani year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #9,245 | 15 | #6,035 |
| 2024 | 12 | #8,754 | 22 | #4,649 |
| 2023 | 14 | #7,888 | 24 | #4,420 |
| 2022 | 24 | #5,417 | 27 | #4,054 |
| 2021 | 12 | #8,785 | 19 | #5,048 |
| 2020 | 14 | #7,811 | 13 | #6,498 |
| 2019 | 8 | #12,019 | 11 | #7,449 |
| 2018 | 5 | #17,211 | 14 | #6,209 |
| 2017 | 11 | #9,704 | 10 | #7,929 |
| 2016 | — | — | 10 | #7,941 |
| 2015 | 5 | #18,134 | 14 | #6,179 |
| 2014 | — | — | 12 | #6,911 |
| 2013 | — | — | 10 | #7,887 |
| 2012 | — | — | 12 | #6,880 |
| 2011 | 6 | #16,055 | 9 | #8,522 |
| 2010 | — | — | 17 | #5,393 |
| 2009 | 6 | #16,479 | 13 | #6,676 |
| 2008 | — | — | 14 | #6,287 |
| 2007 | 6 | #16,788 | 15 | #5,816 |
| 2006 | 6 | #16,352 | 22 | #4,317 |
| 2005 | — | — | 17 | #4,952 |
| 2004 | — | — | 8 | #8,628 |
| 2003 | 5 | #17,359 | 12 | #6,114 |
| 2002 | — | — | 8 | #8,161 |
| 2001 | — | — | 6 | #10,061 |
| 2000 | — | — | 8 | #7,916 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Makani in 2025?
Makani ranked #6,035 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Makani?
516 babies have been named Makani in the United States since 1996, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Makani most popular?
Makani peaked in 2022, when 51 newborns received the name.
Is Makani a boy or girl name?
Makani is used for both: about 28% of babies named Makani have been girls and 72% boys.
Is the name Makani rising or falling?
Makani is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.