Makalo
Gender-neutral name · Japanese
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #12,022 in 2020
0 babies were named Makalo in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 2018–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Makalo you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistoryMakalo first shows up in US birth records in 2018, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2020, when it reached #12,022.
About the name Makalo
Makalo is a gender-neutral name of Japanese origin. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-alo”. US birth records list Makalo for boys from 2018 to 2024, in 3 of those 7 years. Its best year was 2020, when it ranked #12,022 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 2024, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:Japanese names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.4 | 714,286 boys |
| 2020s | 1.2 | 862,069 boys |
More Japanese names
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Akira · bright, clear
- Unisex name: Mars · god of war
- Unisex name: Sora · sky
- Unisex name: Namir · leopard
- Girl name: Terra · earth
- Unisex name: Sakura · cherry blossom
- Boy name: Ken · handsome
Questions about the name Makalo
What is the origin of the name Makalo?
Makalo has Japanese roots in our records. Other Japanese names include Asa, Akira, Mars.
Is Makalo a boy or girl name?
Both. Makalo is used for boys and girls.
How popular is the name Makalo?
Makalo is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2024. It peaked at #12,022 in 2020.