Boy · #4,627 in 2026

Mahkai

Name: Popularity of the name Mahkai in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Mahkai, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#4,627

Peak Rank

#3,530 (2010)

Total Babies

495

5-Yr Trend

-2%

2001

First Year

2026

Last Year

2010

Peak Year

#3530

Peak Rank

495

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Mahkai

Mahkai first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2001, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2010, when 30 Mahkais were born — ranking #3,530 that year. As of 2026, Mahkai ranks #4,627 for baby boys with 22 births, holding steady (-2%). In total, more than 495 Mahkais have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Mahkai

Phonetically similar names — useful when Mahkai is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Mako
Maki
Maka
Machi
Mocca
Maku
Mokka
Mauka
Mach
Macaw
Mackie
Macca

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mahkai

What does the name Mahkai mean?

Mahkai is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2001. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Mahkai in 2026?

In 2026, Mahkai ranks #4,627 among boys' names in the U.S., with 22 babies given the name that year.

When was Mahkai most popular?

Mahkai reached its peak popularity in 2010, ranking #3,530 that year with 30 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Mahkai most popular?

Mahkai has historically been most popular in Pennsylvania, Florida, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Mahkai.

Is Mahkai a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Mahkai is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Mahkai?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Mahkai include Symon, Mykael, Broxton. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Mahkai

Mahkai is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2001 and has accumulated 495 births in the dataset. Mahkai's peak popularity came in 2010 when it ranked #3,530. Use the chart and map above to compare Mahkai's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.