Maki
- Pronunciation
- [Ma-ki]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Surname Meaning "Hill"
- Origin
- Finnish
Maki Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 510 baby boys have been named Maki. The name peaked in 2006 with 40 US births that year (rank #2861). In 2024, ranked #10495 nationally — 7,634 places below its 2006 peak.
Top States for Maki
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Maki births are: Florida (10), Pennsylvania (5).
Other Finnish-Origin Names Like Maki
If you like Maki's Finnish origin, consider these related names: Antti, Anttiri, Dorotea, Eeva, Eikki. Browse all Finnish names →
4-Letter Names Starting with M
Names with Maki's exact length and starting letter: Maat, Mace, Maci, Mack, Macy.
Quick Facts About Maki
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Compare Maki to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Maki against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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