Total births
371
Unisex name · since 1996
Makani
371 babies named Makani in U.S. Social Security records since 1996, with the highest year being 2022. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #4660
- among boys today
- 371
- born since 1996
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 67%
- more common than other boys
Makani currently ranks #4660 among unisex names in America, with 371 babies recorded since 1996.
Makani has 371 recorded births among boys since 1996, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #4660 as of the latest data, more common than 67% of boys, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1996 to 2025.
- #4660 among boys today
- 371 born since 1996
- 2000s peak decade
- 67% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Makani is currently the #4660 unisex name in America, more common than 67% of boys - 371 born since 1996, peaking in the 2000s.
- #4660
- among boys today
- 371
- born since 1996
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 67%
- more common than other boys
Makani vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4660
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 67% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Makani was born in this single decade.
2022
Single peak year
27 babies were named Makani in 2022 - its busiest year on record.
How Makani compares
371 Top 50% higher than 50% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Makani's all-time total is 1% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Makani | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 371 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 27 | 23 | 22,252 |
Makani's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Makani splits its recorded history at 2012: 57% of all births land in the more recent half, 43% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2001 (6 births) -- compare that against the 2022 peak of 27 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Makani at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2022
Current rank
#4,660
Active since
1996
Makani popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1996–2025
- Peak year (2022)
- 27
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Makani popularity over time - girls
145 total births recorded since 2003 (Makani as girls' name)
Makani by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Makani's strongest decade.
123 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Makani births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 9
1990s
9 births
- 2000s
2000s
123 births
- 2010s
2010s
119 births
- 2020s
2020s
120 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 123 births (33% of all-time use).
Makani by state
Where Makani concentrates geographically, total births since 1996
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 27 | 7.3% |
| #2 | Hawaii | | 22 | 5.9% |
| #3 | Florida | | 5 | 1.3% |
California share of Makani's total US births 7.3%
Even split
27 of 371 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Makani? ▼
371 babies have been named Makani since 1996. It currently ranks #4660 among boys. The peak year was 2022 with 27 births.
When was Makani most popular? ▼
Makani was most popular in the 2000s decade with 123 total births. The single peak year was 2022.
Where is Makani most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Makani are California (27 births), Hawaii (22 births), Florida (5 births).
Is Makani a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Makani is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 371 births, and as a girl's name it has 145 births.
How long has the name Makani been used? ▼
Records for Makani go back to 1996, giving 30 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Makani? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Makai, Makhi, Maksim, Makari, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Makani's data
- Makani's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (123 total births) through the 2020s (120) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Makanis (27 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Makani
Nearby Names Like Makani
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Makani
Makai Boy
#533 9,298 births
Makhi Boy
#1980 4,131 births
Maksim Boy
#1932 2,678 births
Makari Boy
#974 1,815 births
Makoa Boy
#1117 1,480 births
Compare Makani side by side: Makani vs Makai Makani vs Makhi Makani vs Maksim
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1996–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Makani: #4660 Unisex Name - 371 Births, Peak 2022." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/makani. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Makani draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.