Total births
4,131
Boys' name · since 1996
Makhi
Since 1996, U.S. Social Security records show 4,131 babies named Makhi, peaking in 2012. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1980
- among boys today
- 4,131
- born since 1996
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 86%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Makhi is the #1980 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 4,131 recorded since 1996.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Makhi has been recorded 4,131 times among boys since 1996, currently ranked #1980 nationally and more common than 86% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1996 to 2025.
- #1980 among boys today
- 4,131 born since 1996
- 2010s peak decade
- 86% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Makhi is currently the #1980 boys' name in America, more common than 86% of boys - 4,131 born since 1996, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1980
- among boys today
- 4,131
- born since 1996
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 86%
- more common than other boys
Makhi vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1980
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 86% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Makhi was born in this single decade.
2012
Single peak year
243 babies were named Makhi in 2012 - its busiest year on record.
How Makhi compares
4,131 Top 14% higher than 86% 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
Makhi's all-time total is 11x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Makhi | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 4,131 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 243 | 23 | 22,252 |
Makhi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Makhi's SSA record in two at 2011 and the more recent half accounts for 60% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 40%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1996, with only 7 births recorded -- set against the 2012 peak of 243, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Makhi at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2012
Current rank
#1,980
Active since
1996
Makhi popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1996–2025
- Peak year (2012)
- 243
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Makhi popularity over time - girls
52 total births recorded since 2004 (Makhi as girls' name)
Makhi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Makhi's strongest decade.
2,019 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Makhi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 81
1990s
81 births
- 2000s
2000s
1,383 births
- 2010s
2010s
2,019 births
- 2020s 648
2020s
648 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 2,019 births (49% of all-time use).
How Makhi compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Makhi's total volume
Makhi vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Makhi by state
Where Makhi concentrates geographically, total births since 1996
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 368 | 8.9% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 305 | 7.4% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 227 | 5.5% |
| #4 | Louisiana | | 198 | 4.8% |
| #5 | New York | | 179 | 4.3% |
| #6 | Virginia | | 168 | 4.1% |
| #7 | Ohio | | 162 | 3.9% |
| #8 | Illinois | | 149 | 3.6% |
Florida share of Makhi's total US births 8.9%
Even split
368 of 4,131 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 25 reporting states.
Makhi appears in 25 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Makhi? ▼
Since 1996, Social Security records show 4,131 babies named Makhi. Today it holds rank #1980 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2012, with 243 births.
When was Makhi most popular? ▼
Makhi was most popular in the 2010s decade with 2,019 total births. The single peak year was 2012.
Where is Makhi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Makhi are Florida (368 births), Georgia (305 births), Pennsylvania (227 births).
How long has the name Makhi been used? ▼
Makhi has been recorded in Social Security data since 1996, spanning 30 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Makhi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Makai, Maksim, Makari, Makoa, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Makhi's data
- Makhi's decade-level peak was the 2010s (2,019 total births); usage has since declined to 648 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Florida records the most Makhis (368 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida 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 Makhi
Nearby Names Like Makhi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Makhi
Makai Boy
#533 9,298 births
Maksim Boy
#1932 2,678 births
Makari Boy
#974 1,815 births
Makoa Boy
#1117 1,480 births
Makaio Boy
#1469 1,338 births
Compare Makhi side by side: Makhi vs Makai Makhi vs Maksim Makhi vs Makari
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Makhi
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. "Makhi: #1980 Boys' Name - 4,131 Births, Peak 2012." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/makhi. 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 Makhi 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.