Macai

“From the meadow”

American origin · Boy name

♂ 97% boys♀ 3% girls

#5821US 2023

16Births / yr

↑Rising

178All-time births

📅 Since 200200

What does Macai mean and where does it come from?

The name Macai is often used in the United States, particularly in Hawaiian culture where names with nature-related meanings are popular. The first recorded use of Macai as a given name is relatively recent, gaining popularity in the 20th century. It reflects a combination of cultural and natural in

Cultural significance

Macai has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in American-speaking communities, where it reflects values of from the meadow.

Peak popularity

Reached #5178 in 2011 — currently #5821 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Macai?

Macai works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Macai Grace

How popular is Macai right now?

Rising fast — up 4621 spots — currently #5821 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 2010–2023#5821 · Top 4.3%

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2015

2020

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2023

Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#5821	16	▲ up 4621 · +129% births
2022	#10442	7	▼ down 5399 · -63% births
2021	#5043	19	▲ up 2251 · +73% births
2020	#7294	11	▼ down 328 · -8% births
2015	#6966	12	▼ down 1248 · -25% births
2010	#5718	16	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Macai

Best Year2021Rank #5043

Peak Count19

Average Rank#6881

Current Trend↘Falling

Data Range2010 - 20236 years

The story of Macai

Macai is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 2002. With 178 total births recorded, Macai remains relatively uncommon.

Names that peaked alongside Macai in 2011:

Jacob Mason William Jayden Noah

Macai by decade

Macai peaked in the 2010s. See all 2010s names →

Decade	Births
2000s	31
2010s ★	136
2020s	11

💎Macai has only 178 total recorded births since 2002 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Macai?

Common

MacMacieMacy

What names sound and feel like Macai?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Macai also consider these

Hawaii · the traverse, the

Common questions about the name Macai

What does the name Macai mean?

Macai means "From the meadow" — a name rooted in American tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Macai?

Macai is currently a distinctive and less common name as a boy name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Macai have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Macai?

Macai originates from American tradition. American names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

Is Macai trending right now?

Macai is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.

Is Macai a common or rare name?

Macai is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.