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Mako
UnisexMeaning of Mako: Japanese: 'truth child'
Mako 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 — 2712th most popular name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#2712
46 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
—
Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
352
First recorded 1977 · peak 2025
Trend
rising
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
80% boys · 20% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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