Boy · #1,464 in 2026

Makaio

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

Current Rank

#1,464

Peak Rank

#1,464 (2026)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

+62%

1998

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#1464

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Makaio

Makaio first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1998, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 125 Makaios were born — ranking #1,464 that year. As of 2026, Makaio ranks #1,464 for baby boys with 125 births, rising sharply (+62% over the past five years). In total, more than 2K Makaios have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Makaio

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

Makai
Mataio
Macchio
Machia
Macario
Mikio
Mckeough
Machaon
Moxie
Mikaela
Mako
Maki

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Makaio

What does the name Makaio mean?

Makaio is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1998. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Makaio in 2026?

In 2026, Makaio ranks #1,464 among boys' names in the U.S., with 125 babies given the name that year.

When was Makaio most popular?

Makaio reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #1,464 that year with 125 babies given the name.

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

Makaio has historically been most popular in Hawaii, Oregon, Washington. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Makaio.

Is Makaio a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Makaio?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Makaio include Skippy, Dannon, Jerame. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Makaio

Makaio is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1998 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Makaio's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #1,464. Use the chart and map above to compare Makaio'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.