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Makai

mah-KY

Popularity

#535

rising

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

Hawaiian

Total Births

8,977

Peak Year

#622 in 2023

First Recorded

1989

Style

Nature-Inspired, Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Makai is of Hawaiian origin, meaning 'towards the sea' or 'by the sea.' It evokes a connection to nature and tranquility.

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Numerology

3

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Nicknames

Personality Traits

CalmPeacefulCreativeFree-spirited

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