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Maki

Unisex

Meaning of Maki: Japanese: 'true hope'

Maki is a unisex name most strongly associated with Japanese naming. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 8092nd most popular name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#8092

9 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

730

First recorded 1970 · peak 2005

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 5 babies1982: 0 babies1983: 0 babies1984: 0 babies1985: 0 babies1986: 0 babies1987: 0 babies1988: 0 babies1989: 8 babies1990: 6 babies19901991: 5 babies1992: 10 babies1993: 7 babies1994: 5 babies1995: 5 babies1996: 7 babies1997: 0 babies1998: 5 babies1999: 17 babies2000: 11 babies20002001: 18 babies2002: 24 babies2003: 22 babies2004: 37 babies2005: 45 babies2006: 40 babies2007: 31 babies2008: 38 babies2009: 37 babies2010: 43 babies20102011: 28 babies2012: 32 babies2013: 21 babies2014: 24 babies2015: 12 babies2016: 22 babies2017: 14 babies2018: 11 babies2019: 10 babies2020: 8 babies20202021: 23 babies2022: 11 babies2023: 11 babies2024: 14 babies2025: 9 babies
US babies named Maki per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 45.

Gender split

71% boys · 29% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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