Makaio
Meaninggift of God · Hawaiian form of Matthew
- US rank
- #2,125
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,459 in 2024
68 babies were named Makaio in the US in 2025. It has climbed 65 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1998–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Makaio you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 25,126 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Makaio, 68 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Makaio would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMakaio first shows up in US birth records in 1998, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 27 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2024, when it reached #1,459.
- Then vs nowMakaio is 16× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 400,000 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 25,126.
- TrendMakaio has climbed 65 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,125. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedMakaio is most popular in Hawaii, where it ranks #146. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningMakaio is a Hawaiian form of Matthew, which means “gift of God”. Our records link it to Hawaiian and Hebrew roots.
About the name Makaio
Makaio is a boy name of Hawaiian and Hebrew origin meaning “gift of God”. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-aio”. US birth records list Makaio for boys from 1998 to 2025, in 28 of those 28 years. Its best year was 2024, when it ranked #1,459 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,125, with 68 babies.
Origin:Hawaiian namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.6 | 384,615 boys |
| 2000s | 13 | 75,245 boys |
| 2010s | 29 | 34,294 boys |
| 2020s | 50 | 20,168 boys |
More Hawaiian boy names
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Unisex name: Keanu · the cool breeze
- Boy name: Manolo · God is with us
- Boy name: Paulo · small
- Boy name: Kainoa · the name
- Boy name: Kekoa · the brave one
- Unisex name: Kanoa · the free one
- Boy name: Kawika · beloved
Questions about the name Makaio
What does the name Makaio mean?
Makaio means “gift of God” in Hawaiian, as a form of Matthew.
What is the origin of the name Makaio?
Makaio has Hawaiian, Hebrew roots in our records. Other Hawaiian names include Kai, Keanu, Manolo.
Is Makaio a boy or girl name?
Makaio is a boy name.
How popular is the name Makaio?
Makaio ranked #2,125 for US boys in 2025, given to 68 babies. Its best year was 2024 (#1,459).